Woman stabbed at Waterford Church

Gardaí in Tramore are appealing for witnesses following the serious assault in Tramore, Co. Waterford.

A woman aged in her fifties was taken to Waterford University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Gardaí arrested a man in his thirties at a property nearby.

He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in a Garda Station in Co. Waterford.

Gardaí seized a knife which will be technically examined and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Any person who was in the vicinity of Summerhill, Tramore between 9:15am and 10:15am on Tuesday 21st July and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on (051) 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

In a statement, the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore said it is "deeply shocked by a violent incident which occurred this morning during Mass at Holy Cross Church, Tramore.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured parishioner, and we pray for her full and speedy recovery."

The diocese praised the "courage and presence of mind shown by the parishioners who assisted during this frightening incident."