Leading paediatrician dies after being attacked during home break-in

SA Minister for Health expresses shock over the attack on Dr Michael Yung.
Dr Michael Yung.

This article has been updated 8.49am.

A highly respected intensive care paediatrician has died after being attacked during a break-in at his home.

Police said that Dr Michael Yung was assaulted in the early hours of Monday morning.

Emergency services found the 61-year-old with serious injuries. He was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment.