Diocese issue statement on violent incident before morning mass in Waterford
Gardaí at the Holy Cross Church. Photo: Joe Evans.
The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore has responded to a serious assault that happened at the Holy Cross Church in Tramore this morning.
In a statement on their website, the diocese said they were "deeply shocked by a violent incident."
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured parishioner, and we pray for her full and speedy recovery.
“We wish to commend the courage and presence of mind shown by the parishioners who assisted during this frightening incident.
“We also thank the priests of the parish for their immediate pastoral care and concern, and we express our sincere gratitude to An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and all emergency personnel for their prompt response.
“We ask the people of the Diocese to pray for the injured woman, for everyone affected by this distressing incident, and for the parish community of Holy Cross, Tramore.”
Gardaí are appealing for information regarding the incident.
In a statement issued this morning, they said that the responded to the incident at approximately 9:45am.
A woman in her 50s was taken to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries.
A man in his 30s was arrested at a house nearby.
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, July 21, 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,” said the spokesperson.
