Updated / Friday, 30 Oct 2026 15:41
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A doctor in his 50s has been seriously injured in an assault at a HSE facility in Dublin.
A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on Usher's Island, Dublin 8 this morning.
He is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin city.
The incident, understood to be a knife attack, happened at around 9am.
Gardaí from Kevin Street station and the Armed Support Unit attended the scene.
The doctor received medical attention from gardaí before being taken to St James's Hospital.
The HSE said its staff member is receiving medical treatment in hospital.
"Our immediate concern is for their wellbeing and recovery, and we are continuing to provide support to the staff member and their colleagues," it said in a statement.
A spokesperson added: "The HSE takes the safety and wellbeing of both staff and service users extremely seriously. Support services are being made available to staff affected by this incident."
Investigations are ongoing.
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Source: RTÉ News · Róisín Cullen
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