Gardaí in Tramore are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Tramore, Co. Waterford this morning (Tuesday 21st July 2026).
At approximately 9.45am Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault in a premises on Summerhill, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
A female aged in her 50s was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford 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.
Gardaí said their investigations are ongoing.
STATEMENT FROM DIOCESE OF WATERFORD & LISMORE
A statement from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore said: “The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore 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.
“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,” the statement added.
