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Case No. 2349Assault causing harm · Co. Cork · 10 Feb 2025

Man charged with assault causing harm after stabbing woman in Cork

A woman in her 20s was stabbed at her home on Evergreen Road in Cork city centre on Monday 10 February 2025, suffering a non-life-threatening wound to the hand as she fought off her assailant while minding her baby. A man aged 43 was found hiding at the back of a retail premises in the area and arrested at 8:25pm on Tuesday 11 February. He was charged with assault causing harm and appeared before Cork City District Court on Wednesday 12 February, where he was remanded on bail. His bail conditions include a nightly curfew, daily sign-on at his local garda station, surrendering his passport, and no contact with the injured woman or her family.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested10 Feb
    4 reports
  3. Charged10 Feb
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A woman in her 20s was stabbed at her home, suffering a non-life-threatening wound to the hand as she fought off her assailant while minding her baby.
Where
The incident took place at a residential property on Evergreen Road in Cork city centre.
When
Gardaí were alerted at around 9.30am on Monday 10 February 2025 and responded shortly after 9.40am.
Cause
Gardaí are investigating a possible sexual motive for the attack.
Weapon
The woman sustained a stab wound to the hand.
Investigation
  • A man aged 43 was found hiding at the back of a retail premises in the area and arrested at 8:25pm on Tuesday 11 February by Det Garda Patrick Houlihan of Bridewell Garda station.
  • The scene was preserved for technical examination and Gardaí are working to secure CCTV footage from the area.
Charges
The man was charged with assault causing harm.
In court
He appeared before Cork City District Court, Court no.1, on Wednesday 12 February 2025 and was remanded on bail.
Other details
  • Bail conditions include residing at his home address in Co Cork, signing on daily at his local garda station, an 11pm-to-7am curfew, surrendering his passport, no contact with the injured party or her family, and staying out of the southside of Cork city.
  • The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Cork University Hospital where she underwent surgery for the stab wound and a full medical examination.
45 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn assault occurred at a residential property in Cork City (garda.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 20s sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a suspected stabbing incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA woman was stabbed at her home in Cork city on Monday morning. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman is in her 20s. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman suffered a stab wound to the hand as she fought off her assailant. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA woman in her 20s sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a suspected stabbing at a residence in Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Cork University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA woman in her 20s suffered a stab wound to her hand when a man entered her house. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman was minding her baby at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe man is detained at a Garda station in the Cork City area (garda.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a property on Evergreen Road in Cork city centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe woman was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe suspect was found hiding at the back of a retail premises in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on Evergreen Road in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred on Monday 10 February 2025 (garda.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded shortly after 9.40am (garda.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted at around 9.30am on Monday 10 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to reports of the incident shortly after 9.40am on Monday 10 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 10 February 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the assault incident. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical examination (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí cordoned off an area for a full technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationMembers of the Garda Armed Support Unit were called to the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA helicopter was spotted hovering over the city near the attack location. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA male suspect was arrested in connection with the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are working to secure CCTV footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationLocal gardaí, assisted by the Garda Air Unit, began a search for the suspect. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe suspect is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, allowing up to 24 hours before charge or release. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí sealed off the house and technical experts began a forensic examination to establish whether there was a forced entry. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical examination and investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested at 8:25pm on Tuesday by Det Garda Patrick Houlihan of Bridewell Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Cork City District Court, Court no.1, on Wednesday 12 February 2025. (garda.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail conditions included residing at his home address in Co Cork, signing on daily at his local garda station, an 11pm-to-7am curfew, and surrendering his passport. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused was to have no contact with the injured party or her family and stay out of the southside of Cork city. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí are investigating a possible sexual motive for the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe woman was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShe underwent surgery for the stab wound and a full medical examination. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe suspect was taken to the Bridewell Garda station in Cork for questioning. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherWitnesses reported the suspect was found hiding at the back of a retail premises in the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused thanked the court and said he looked forward to being released to go back to his children. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 12 Feb2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man (43) accused of attacking woman in Cork while she was minding her baby

    First report of the charge and bail hearing. Details the incident, arrest, bail conditions, and next court date.

    victim, 20s, femaleaccused, 43, male
  2. 10 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man arrested in connection with suspected stabbing of woman in Cork

    Initial report of the arrest on the day of the incident. The suspect was found hiding at the back of a retail premises and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The woman was treated at scene by paramedics before being taken to Cork University Hospital. The scene was preserved for technical examination.

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, 40s, male
  3. 10 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man arrested after woman stabbed at house in Cork city

    Initial arrest report. Gardaí investigating a possible sexual motive; woman taken to Cork University Hospital for surgery and full medical examination; suspect detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act; forensic examination of the scene and CCTV harvesting underway.

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, male
  4. 10 Feb2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Armed gardai at the scene as woman rushed to hospital following serious assault

    Initial report of the incident and arrest; Garda Armed Support Unit deployed, area cordoned for technical examination, CCTV being secured.

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, male
  5. 10 Feb2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Assault, Cork City, Monday 10th February 2025

    Garda press release confirming the arrest of a man in his 40s following the assault; the scene was preserved for technical examination and investigations are ongoing.

    victim, 20s, femalesuspect, 40s, male
  6. 10 Feb2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (Court Appearance) - Assault, Cork City, Monday 10th February 2025

    Confirms the man has been charged and provides his court appearance date of 12 February 2025 at Cork City District Court, Court no.1.

    suspect, 40s, male