LIVE: Gardaí seize knife as investigation underway into Waterford church stabbing
A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital following what has been described as a ‘serious assault’
Gardaí have seized a knife as an investigation is underway into an alleged stabbing in County Waterford this morning.
The incident is alleged to have occurred on the altar of the Holy Cross Church in Tramore.
At approximately 9:45am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault in the premises on Summerhill.
A female (aged in her 50s) was conveyed to Waterford University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí arrested a male aged in his 30s at a domestic residence located nearby.
The male 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.
Gardaí 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.