Teenager stabbed multiple times in house while dog-sitting

26th January 2022

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An 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times after a gang stormed a house where he was dog-sitting in Cork on Tuesday night.

The incident, which occurred on John Redmond Street in the city at approximately 9pm, saw a gang of men storm the house where the victim was, before stabbing him in a targeted attack.

It is understood that the person who lives in the house was away at the time, and the victim was minding the occupant’s dog.© Provided by Extra.ie An 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times after a gang stormed a house where he was dog-sitting in Cork on Tuesday night. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images 

The alarm was raised shortly following the stabbing, and the victim was brought to Cork University Hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. His injuries are deemed to be non-life-threatening.

No arrests have been made at the time of writing, and Gardaí are asking anyone with information to come forward.

‘Shortly before 9pm Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to an incident in an apartment building on John Redmond Street, Cork’, a statement from Gardaí said.© Provided by Extra.ie The incident, which occurred on John Redmond Street in the city at approximately 9pm, saw a gang of men storm the house where the victim was, before stabbing him in a targeted attack. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

‘On arrival at the scene, a male aged in his late teens was discovered with apparent stab wounds. He was taken from the scene by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment’.

‘The scene is preserved for forensic examination and enquires are ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time’, the statement continued. ‘Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station 021 455 8510’.

It is understood that the two dogs that the victim was minding have also gone missing following the attack. One dog was found by a neighbour near Shandon Church and has since been returned to the neighbour’s home until the owner of the house returns.© Provided by Extra.ie It is understood that the person who lives in the house was away at the time, and the victim was minding the occupant’s dog. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

However, a puppy remains missing following the attack. It is not known if the puppy ran away following the attack, or if she was taken by the gang.

The owner of the two dogs, who had no involvement in the dispute leading up to the attack, has made an appeal to try and get the puppy back. Anyone with information surrounding the attack or the dog’s whereabouts are asked to contact Gardaí in Mayfield on 021 455 8510.