Man charged after doctor stabbed at Dublin homeless medical unit

He is due to appear before Dublin District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am on Saturday. Picture: PA

A man in his 60s has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a doctor at a medical unit serving people experiencing homelessness in Dublin city centre.

He is due to appear before Dublin District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am on Saturday.

The charge relates to an incident at a premises on Ushers Island, Dublin 8, shortly after 9am on Friday, October 30.

The doctor, a man in his 50s, was seriously assaulted during the incident. He received medical attention from gardaí at the scene before being taken by ambulance to St James’s Hospital.

The consultant underwent surgery after being admitted to hospital and is now stable.

The man arrested at the scene was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in Dublin city before being charged.

The incident happened at the Usher’s Island Day Hospital, which operates seven days a week and works predominantly with people experiencing homelessness, including those with mental health difficulties.

The HSE confirmed that the injured man is a member of its staff and said support was being provided to him and colleagues affected by the incident.

In a statement, the HSE said its immediate concern was for the staff member’s wellbeing and recovery.

It added that, as gardaí were investigating the circumstances, it would not be appropriate to comment on specific details or the individuals involved.

The HSE said the safety and wellbeing of staff and service users were taken extremely seriously and that support services were being made available to affected staff.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.