Shock in Cork village after death of man, 27, who became unresponsive in pub
It is understood the man, who was 27 and originally from Romania, was asked to leave the pub, Allens, shortly after 9pm on Saturday Picture: Noel Sweeney.
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man who collapsed and become unresponsive at a pub in Cork.
It is understood the man, who was 27 and originally from Romania, was asked to leave the pub, Allens, shortly after 9pm on Saturday. He complied but returned a short time later and became disruptive.
He was again asked to calm down but became increasingly agitated.
A number of men tried to restrain the man amid concerns for his safety and the safety of others. The man became unresponsive.
An ambulance was called and paramedics went to the medical assistance of the man. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A garda spokesperson said that gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident shortly after 9pm, and that the body of the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination “will take place in due course”.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation, and an incident room has been established at Bandon Garda station.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed, and the post mortem examination is set to determine the course of the Garda probe.
The scene will be technically examined. Statements will be taken from persons who were at the pub.
The car parks to the north and south of the pub were cordoned off by gardaí on Sunday with a number of cars still parked in them. A marquee on the premises was also surrounded by garda tape.
Local councillor Alan Coleman, who was born and bred in the area and represented it on Cork County Council for 35 years, said: "There has never been an incident like this in the village before."
"Villagers are in absolute shock."
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Anyone with any information including road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in Riverstick, Co Cork between 800pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, July 4, is asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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