Posted by Updated / Tuesday, 17 Mar 2026 11:31
A post-mortem examination is to be carried out on the body of a 31-year-old man who died after a suspected stabbing in Cork city yesterday evening.
An investigation is under way into a reported assault in the Lower John Street/Knapp’s Square/Devonshire Street area of the city at around 7.50pm.
It is understood the man had gone to a nearby shop to buy food when the assault occurred.
He managed to make his way back to his apartment in Camden Court on Carroll’s Quay, but was pronounced dead there a short time later.
His body has been removed to Cork University Hospital, where the post-mortem examination will be carried out by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis.
The victim, a father of one, is understood to be Ukrainian who has lived in Ireland since he was a child.
A forensic examination of the scene is being carried out.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, particularly taxi drivers and motorists who were in the Devonshire Street, Knapps Square, Lower John Street areas of Cork city between 7.30pm and 9pm yesterday, and who may have camera footage (including home security and dash-cam) to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
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