Man, 20s, arrested in relation to collision on Cork city's northside that saw pedestrian hospitalised

A man has been arrested in relation to a criminal damage incident and road traffic collision on the northside of the city

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí investigating an incident of criminal damage at a property in Shanakiel and a road traffic collision on the Churchfield Road in Cork on Friday, 23rd August 2024 have this morning arrested a male.

"The man, aged in his 20s, is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in the Southern Region.

"The male pedestrian (60s) who was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment following the collision remains in hospital at this time in a serious condition.

"Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information in relation to these incidents or road users with video footage to contact them."

Gardaí can be contacted at Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 494 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.