Man (36) charged with Tramore church stabbing

Caroline Spencer

A man has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident at a church in Waterford.

On Tuesday morning, a woman was stabbed at Holy Cross Church in Tramore during a Mass service.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) with serious injuries.

This morning, Niall Cummins was charged with assault contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

The 36-year-old, with an address of The Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore, Co Waterford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton at Waterford District Court.

He appeared with no legal representation.

Garda Sgt Rob Flynn informed Judge Staunton that he arrested Cummins at 10am on Tuesday, July 21st at his address in Tramore. The accused made no reply after being cautioned.

Mr Cummins appeared in court wearing a brown zip-up hoodie and black cargo trousers.

When asked by Judge Staunton if he intended to apply for bail, he replied: “No, not really, I don’t think so.”

Garda Inspector Niall Daly requested that a psychiatric evaluation be carried out on the accused.

Cummins will reappear via video link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, July 28th.