Woman assaulted at Kilkenny hospital after man wielding scissors entered building
A source familiar with the situation said it is believed that a man dressed in dark clothing entered the hospital with a pair of scissors
The woman is understood to have sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident
A woman has been hospitalised following an assault at an orthopaedic hospital in Kilkenny.
The assault took place on the campus of Kilcreene Hospital in Kilkenny city at approximately 8.30am this morning, Monday April 29.
A woman was rushed to St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny with injuries that are understood to be non-life threatening.
A source familiar with the situation has told the Irish Independent that it is believed a man dressed in dark clothing entered the hospital with a pair of scissors.
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A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing. However they said that they received no report of a firearm being used.
"Gardaí received a report and attended the scene of an alleged incident of assault, which occurred at a medical institution in Kilkenny this morning, Monday April 29, 2024, at approximately 8.30am.
“A woman is receiving treatment at St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, for injuries believed at this time to be non-life-threatening.
“Investigations are ongoing,” concluded the statement.
The Ireland East Hospital Group have also released a statement about the incident, confirming that they are “fully cooperating” with the Garda investigation.
"The Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG) are working with An Garda Síochána following an incident that took place in Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital,” read the statement.
"Staff and management are fully cooperating with the gardaí and their investigation.”
