ONE carer has died and two others left injured after allegedly being stabbed by a vulnerable patient, we can reveal.
The 54-year-old was on shift when she was allegedly attacked.
Other female workers – aged 29 and 58 – at the supported living facility were caught up in the alleged attack, with witnesses seeing at least one leave the building nursing an arm injury.
Police were alerted to the alleged incident at Craighall Court in Stirling, just before 11am on Tuesday, and stunned onlookers saw armed officers storm the building.
The 54-year-old was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where she sadly died.
A 32-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death and alleged serious assaults, and is expected to appear at Stirling Sheriff Court on Thursday.
A witness, who did not want to be named, said: "The lady who died was a carer.
"It was quite frightening. The other two injured were also carers.
"One of them came out and one of them towels wrapped round their arm.
"Police and ambulances came down, the police had their guns out.
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"It's tragic."
A bunch of yellow and white flowers were left at the scene, with a 'deepest sympathy' card inside.
Detective Inspector Scott Roxburgh said: “At this time, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased, along with everyone else involved in this incident.
“We’d like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out enquiries in the area.”
The Richmond Fellowship-run care facility for adults with disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs, opened in May 2013 and supports approximately 18-20 people.
A Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership spokesperson said: “Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies are with this individual’s family and the other people involved in this tragic incident. Support is being offered to those affected.
“As a Police investigation is now underway, we are unable to comment further at this time.”
A spokesperson for The Richmond Fellowship Scotland said: "We and all of our staff members are deeply saddened over this tragedy.
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"Our thoughts are with all those affected at this devastating time".
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