Diocese issues statement after woman stabbed before Mass in Waterford church
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident
The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore has issued a statement after a woman was allegedly stabbed before Mass in County Waterford this morning.
The incident occurred at the Holy Cross Church in Tramore at around 9:45am.
It is understood that it occurred during a recitation of the rosary before 10am Mass.
The woman was transferred to University Hospital Waterford with injuries that are believed to be non-life threatening.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and a garda investigation is underway.
The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore has since issued a statement in the aftermath of the incident.
A spokesperson for the diocese said that it is “deeply shocked by a violent incident which occurred this morning during Mass at Holy Cross Church, Tramore”.
The statement continued: “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”.
The male who was arrested in connection with the incident 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. They are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Any person who was in the vicinity of Summerhill, Tramore between 9:15am and 10:15am this morning 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.