Latest: Community 'shocked and saddened' after man dies following Hollyhill stabbing
Gardaí and paramedics were called to a property at Hollyville shortly after 4am. Picture: Chani Anderson
Cork city’s northside community is “shocked and saddened” as gardaí continue to investigate the death of a man following a stabbing incident in Hollyhill, local representatives have said.
Gardaí and emergency services attended a domestic residence in the Hollyville estate following reports of a disturbance involving two individuals at approximately 4.30am.
A man in his 30s was treated at the scene before being taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where he was later pronounced dead.
It is understood that the man was from the Gurranabraher area of Cork city.
A man in his 50s has been arrested for questioning and is being held at a garda station in Cork under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Speaking to , Fianna Fáil councillor for the Cork City North West ward, Tony Fitzgerald said it was a “very sad morning” on the northside of the city.
“The Hollyville estate is a very quiet area,” said Mr Fitzgerald.
“It’s really a very, very sad morning in Hollyhill on the northside of the city.”
Fine Gael councillor for the Cork City North West ward, Damian Boylan said the tragedy was compounded by its proximity to the festive season.
“For this to happen just weeks before Christmas; it is the epitome of a tragedy,” said Mr Boylan.
“The northside is such a small place, we all know each other, so very quickly this will have gotten around, and it will hurt a lot of people.
“My heart goes out to them, and the extended family and friends of everyone involved too – it's just so tragic.”
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward, with anyone who may have camera footage, including dashcam recordings, who were in the vicinity of Hollyville between 3.30am and 4.30am, asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gurranabraher garda station on 021-494-6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any garda station.
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the death of a man in his 30s following a stabbing in Hollyhill this morning.
Members of An Garda Síochána have begun making door-to-door inquiries in the Hollyville area.
It is understood that the deceased was from the Gurranabraher area in Cork city.
It is also understood that CCTV footage will be harvested from the scene.
Speaking to , a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation.
"Investigations are ongoing," the spokesperson said.
"An SIO has been appointed to lead the investigation from the incident room at Gurranabraher Garda Station [and] a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been assigned to support the family of the deceased.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward."
More to follow.
A man is being held for questioning after a man in his late 30s died following a stabbing incident in Hollyhill on the northside of Cork city overnight.
Gardaí and paramedics were called to a property at Hollyville shortly after 4am.
The man received medical attention at the scene, and was transferred to Cork University Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a postmortem examination will be conducted on his body.
A man in his 50s has been arrested for questioning and is being held at a garda station in Cork under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
An investigation has been launched, and a family liaison officer has been appointed to assist the family of the deceased.
The scene has been sealed off, and a full forensic and technical examination of the scene will be carried out.
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have any information to contact them.
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