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Fatal stabbing at Waterford psychiatric hospital

The State pathologist has been notified about the killing at St Otteran's Psychiatric Hospital
The State pathologist has been notified about the killing at St Otteran's Psychiatric Hospital

A woman has been killed in a stabbing at a psychiatric hospital in Waterford city.

The attack happened at St Otteran’s Psychiatric Hospital at around 7pm.

It is understood the victim was a patient in the hospital.

A man was arrested at the scene.

The area has been sealed off for a forensic examination.

The State pathologist has been notified.