Suspect arrested after alleged scissor stabbing and assault

In a harrowing incident that has shaken the Tralee community, a woman endured a vicious assault in her own home early Thursday morning. According to Gardaí, the attacker, allegedly using scissors, inflicted more than a dozen stab wounds to the victim’s face in a distressing ordeal that also included a serious sexual assault.

The suspect believed to have arrived in Tralee from County Cork just a day prior to the attack, is currently under Gardaí custody, facing interrogation over the horrific events that unfolded in the centre of Tralee, Co Kerry. Despite her severe injuries, the courageous victim managed to fend off her assailant, forcing him to flee the scene covered in blood and bruises.

Arrested a short distance from the crime scene, the man, reportedly in his 30s, was apprehended by detectives. Meanwhile, the victim, a naturalised citizen born outside Ireland, was urgently transported to University Hospital Kerry. She is receiving treatment for her serious, albeit non-life-threatening injuries.

The local community is in shock as the Gardaí continue their investigation, trying to determine if there was any prior connection between the victim and her attacker. The crime scene on Maine Street remains under close examination, with Gardaí appealing for any information related to the incident.

This attack has prompted a wave of concern across Tralee, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and community support to prevent such atrocious acts and ensure the safety of all residents.