Police: Attack with Sharp Object Takes Place in Retail Chain Outlet in Trebisov

Trebisov, 20 March (TASR) - A physical attack involving a sharp object occurred in an outlet of a retail chain in Trebisov (Kosice region) on Friday morning, with one person sustaining injuries, the extent of which is currently being determined, Kosice region police have reported on social media. Paramedics transported a 54-year-old woman to hospital with superficial head and facial injuries. "We want to reassure the general public that the police are actively working on the matter. The suspect was detained at the scene and subsequently escorted to a police station," said Kosice region police spokesperson Lenka Ivanova, adding that an as-yet unknown sharp object was used in the attack. Police officers are currently at the scene, documenting the incident and securing any potential evidence with the assistance of a forensics expert. "Given the initial procedural steps and work on specifying the legal qualification, releasing information at this stage of the proceedings could negatively affect further investigative actions. "We'll inform the public about the details of the incident as soon as the situation allows," added Ivanova. Spokesperson for the Emergency Medical Service Operations Centre Petra Klimesova has told TASR that an ambulance was dispatched to help the injured woman. "The woman was transported to the hospital in Trebisov with superficial injuries to her head and face," she said. ko/df