A man in his 30s has been charged in connection with a serious assault at a church in Tramore, Co Waterford, on Tuesday.
He is due to appear before a sitting of Waterford District Court on Wednesday morning.
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured in the incident that occurred shortly before 10am at Holy Cross Church.
A man (36) was arrested a short time later.
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The woman, who is from the local area, was transferred to University Hospital Waterford for treatment.
Her injuries were described by gardaí as serious but non-life threatening.
She has been described locally as a kind and gentle woman and a member of a local Legion of Mary group who regularly recite the Rosary before morning Mass at the church.
Parish priest Fr Richard O’Halloran confirmed the church will reopen on Wednesday morning with 10am Mass going ahead as normal. Prayers will be offered for the injured woman at the service.
Gardaí and ambulance personnel responded to reports of an assault at the church at about 9.45am on Tuesday.
An appeal has been made for witnesses to come forward.
Gardaí said anyone with information can contact Tramore Garda station on 051 391620.
