Ireland Man charged over stabbing in Skibbereen
On Thursday 11 May 2023, at about 11:15am, a man in his 50s was found with apparent stab wounds during an assault incident at a domestic residence in Skibbereen, Co. Cork. He was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where his injuries were described as serious but not thought to be life-threatening. Another man in his 50s was arrested that day and detained at a Cork garda station, and was later charged. He was due to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday morning, and gardaí said the investigation remains ongoing.
- Reported11 May
- Arrested13 May
- Charged13 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 50s was found with apparent stab wounds during an assault incident in Skibbereen, Co. Cork.
- Where
- Sources place the incident at apartments on Castletownsend Road, or in the Regal Industrial Estate off Castletownsend Road, beside a disused petrol station.
- When
- The incident happened at about 11:15am on Thursday 11 May 2023.
- Cause
- Gardaí described the incident as an assault at a domestic residence.
- Weapon
- The injuries are described as apparent stab wounds, and no weapon is named.
- Other details
- The victim was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where his injuries were described as serious but not thought to be life-threatening.
- CorkBeo understands both men are from Eastern Europe and had lived in the area for several years.
- Investigation
- Gardaí sealed off the scene, and it was being technically examined.
- Another man in his 50s was arrested and detained at a Cork garda station.
- Gardaí said the investigation remains ongoing.
- Charges
- The arrested man, in his 50s, was charged.
- In court
- He was due to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday morning.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was injured in an incident in West Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was found at the scene with an apparent stab wound. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe injured man's injuries are described as serious but not thought to be life-threatening. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatAnother man was found with stab wounds. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe attack happened by apartments on the Castletownsend Road near Skibbereen. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at an apartment on Castletownsend Road in Skibbereen. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at apartments in the Regal Estate beside a disused petrol station. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe stabbing happened at an apartment in the Regal Industrial Estate off Castletownsend Rd in Skibbereen. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 11:15am on Thursday 11 May 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí attended at about 11:15am on Thursday 11 May 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe assault incident occurred on Thursday morning, 11 May 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off a scene and started a full investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationNo further information was available from gardaí at the time. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationAnother man in his 50s was arrested and is detained at a Garda station in County Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe scene is being technically examined and investigations are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe man, aged in his 50s, was arrested. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe garda investigation remains ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeThe arrested man was charged. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe man was due to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday morning. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe victim was airlifted to Cork University Hospital. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe victim's injuries were non-life-threatening. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe injured man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherCorkBeo understands both men are from Eastern Europe and had lived in the area for several years. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe victim was airlifted to Cork University Hospital in serious condition. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe victim's injuries are not thought to be life threatening. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2023Man charged following stabbing in Skibbereen
Reports that the man in his 50s was arrested, held at a Cork garda station, charged and due before Bandon District Court on Friday 12 May 2023. Also reports the victim's serious condition and that the investigation remains ongoing.
accused, 50s, malevictim, male - 13 May2023Man arrested as another man seriously injured after stabbing in West Cork
First report of the Skibbereen stabbing: gives the time, location, victim's injuries and the arrest of a second man in his 50s. Also states both men are from Eastern Europe.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 50s, male - 11 May2023Man airlifted to hospital following attack in West Cork
Adds that CorkBeo understands the victim is from Eastern Europe, names the location as the Castletownsend Road by apartments, and says the scene by a disused petrol station is sealed off. Gives no age or name for the victim and names no suspect.
victim, male