The incident happened as the woman attended Holy Cross church in Tramore, Co. Waterford yesterday morning.
A man has appeared before Waterford District Court, charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman in her 50s.
The incident happened as the woman attended Holy Cross church in Tramore, Co. Waterford yesterday morning.
36-year-old Niall Cummins appeared before Waterford District Court this morning, July 22 in connection with a serious assault at Holy Cross Church, Tramore.
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured inside the church when an eyewitness confirmed a man approached her and allegedly attacked her with a knife in the chest.
Niall Cummins, of The Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore, Co. Waterford appeared with no legal representation.
He was charged in court with Assault Causing Harm under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
A further charge was also on the charge sheet of Possession of A Knife contrary to Section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, Tramore.
The accused, who made no reply when charged and cautioned will now be subject to a psychiatric evaluation, as sought by the prison authorities.
No application for bail was made this morning, however Inspector Niall Daly advised Judge John Cheatle that there will be a State objection to bail if it is sought at a future date.
The accused is due to appear again before Waterford District Court via videolink on July 28th
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