Mon, 11 May, 2020 - 22:06

Arrest following suspected assault in Ballyvolane

Arrest following suspected assault in Ballyvolane
Emergency services at the scene of an incident in Ballyvolane this evening. 
Sarah O’Dwyer

Gardaí in Mayfield have arrested a male youth in relation to an alleged assault that occurred this evening Monday 11th May, 2020 at approximately 8.30pm.

A number of youths gathered in Ballyvolane and one male assaulted a female youth who was removed to Cork University Hospital where she is receiving treatment. 

Her injuries are non-life threatening.

The male youth was arrested a short time later and is currently detained at Mayfield Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

One unit from Cork City Fire Service at Anglesea Street and another from Ballyvolane were also called to a shed fire at a derelict house nearby on the Rathcooney Rd.

The appliances attended the scene at around 8pm. 

It is not yet known if the two incidents are related.

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