Waterford church stabbing injures woman

A woman in her 50s was stabbed at Holy Cross Church in Tramore during Mass, with the incident occurring shortly before 10am. She was transported to University Hospital Waterford with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A man in his 30s was arrested at a nearby residence, and Gardaí seized a knife for technical examination as the investigation continues. Police are appealing for witnesses and any camera footage from the Summerhill area between 9:15am and 10:15am. Multiple Garda units, including the Armed Support Unit, as well as the National Ambulance Service, responded to the scene. The reports across Irish outlets are consistent on the basic timeline and actions taken.