Man dies following serious attack in Cobh as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
The man was pronounced dead earlier today
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Cobh, County Cork, on the evening of Friday March 15, 2024.
At approximately 8:55pm, a man in his early 30s was seriously injured during the course of an assault in a car-park on the Newtown Road.
The man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. He has since been pronounced deceased, this afternoon.
An incident room has been established at Cobh Garda Station, and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) is leading the investigation.
A Family Liaison Officer has also been appointed to keep the family of the deceased updated.
A post-mortem examination will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, which will determine the course of the investigation.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Newtown Road between 8:45pm and 9:15pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cobh Garda Station on 021 490 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.