22/07/2026
Gardaí Launch Investigation into Serious Assault in Tramore
Gardaí in Tramore are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault that took place in Tramore, County Waterford, on Tuesday 21st July 2026.
At approximately 9:45am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault at a premises on Summerhill, Tramore. A woman in her 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital to receive treatment for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the incident, Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s at a nearby domestic residence. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in County Waterford. A knife was also seized by officers and will undergo technical examination.
Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Anyone who was in the vicinity of Summerhill, Tramore, between 9:15am and 10:15am on Tuesday 21st July and possesses camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, is requested to share it with Gardaí.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tramore Garda Station on (051) 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Enquiries remain ongoing.
At approximately 9:45am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault at a premises on Summerhill, Tramore. A woman in her 50s was taken to Waterford University Hospital to receive treatment for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Anyone who was in the vicinity of Summerhill, Tramore, between 9:15am and 10:15am on Tuesday 21st July and possesses camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, is requested to share it with Gardaí.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tramore Garda Station on (051) 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Enquiries remain ongoing.
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