Gardaí continue to investigate Galway stabbing incident
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of an assault which occurred at Renmore Army Barracks in Galway
on Thursday night.
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of an assault which occurred at Renmore Army Barracks in Galway on Thursday night.
A male chaplain (50s) received a number of stab wounds during the incident. He was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment of injuries that were serious but not life-threatening.
A male youth (teens) was restrained by members of the Defence Forces and arrested by Gardaí at the scene.
The Special Detective Unit of An Garda Síochána is involved in this investigation.
One line of enquiry is to establish if this attack had a terrorism motivation.
The suspect remains in detention and is being questioned in a Garda station in the North Western region. Their period of detection has recently been extended.
An Garda Síochána wishes to reassure the public that at this time it is not believed this incident is part of a wider conspiracy.
A thorough investigation is underway and all relevant Bureaux have been engaged and are active in progressing this investigation.
The Garda Commissioner has spoken to the Defence Forces Chief of Staff and wishes the injured Defence Forces member a full and speedy recovery.
