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Nursing home resident shoved after moving Christmas decor

State police at the Lehighton barracks are investigating an argument turned physical that injured a Monroe County woman living in a nursing home.

The incident happened at 9:20 a.m. on Mondayat Getz's Personal Care Home, 1026 Scenic Drive, Polk Township.Police said the victimsustained a small cut on the arm and hip pain after she was shoved by another resident and fell to the ground.Police identified the accused as George Morgan of Kunkletown.Police said they were told Morgan became angry whenthe victim moved a small Christmas decoration, grabbing the decoration and approaching the woman before shoving her with both hands.