Man arrested after doctor stabbed at Dublin homeless medical facility

A man has been arrested after a senior male doctor was stabbed at a Dublin homeless health service on Friday morning, irishexaminer.com reported. The attack occurred at the Usher's Island unit in Dublin city centre. [1]

The incident took place while the doctor was reviewing a long-term patient, according to irishexaminer.com. During the consultation, the patient produced a knife and assaulted the medical worker. [1]

Staff members at the facility contacted emergency services immediately following the attack, irishexaminer.com reported. Officers from the Garda Armed Response Unit were among the emergency responders who arrived at the scene. [1]

The facility at Usher's Island Day Hospital operates daily from 8am to 6pm, irishexaminer.com reported. Dublin is divided into northern and southern sides by the River Liffey. [1][5]