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09/05/2014
Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In Kilkenny Shop
A woman has been killed in a knife attack while working at a shop in Kilkenny city centre, garda have reported.
The woman, aged in her 20s, was working in the Holland and Barrett shop at Market Cross Shopping Centre, when she was stabbed a number of times.
The victim, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was pronounced dead a short time later at St Luke's Hospital.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out today.
A 27-year-old man was arrested a short time later and is being questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station.
(MH/JP)
The woman, aged in her 20s, was working in the Holland and Barrett shop at Market Cross Shopping Centre, when she was stabbed a number of times.
The victim, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was pronounced dead a short time later at St Luke's Hospital.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out today.
A 27-year-old man was arrested a short time later and is being questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station.
(MH/JP)
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