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.