By James  Nye A patient at a Brooklyn hospital viciously beat his 69-year-old nurse on Friday for no reason - leaving her battling for her life. Kwincii Jones, 40, allegedly attacked Evelyn Lynch after she went to remove his catheter inside his private room at around 4.30pm at the Brookdale University Hospital. She was transported to Kings County Hospital Center after Jones struck her head and knocked her to the floor, kicking her face and head, putting her in a critical condition. Scroll Down for Video: Attack: Evelyn Lynch is fighting for her life after being set upon by Kwincii Jones at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn on Friday
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Eveyln Lynch, 69, was beaten by Kwincii Jones, 40, on Friday afternoon in Brooklyn
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Lynch suffered head injuries and multiple fractures
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Rushed to nearby hospital for brain surgery and is now in a critical condition
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Jones is set to face attempted murder charges
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It is believed that Jones has mental health problems
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