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Case No. 15908Assault · Co. Cork

Man seriously injured in assault in Mayfield, Cork city

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in which a man was seriously injured on Colmcille Avenue, Mayfield, on the northside of Cork city, at around 4pm on a Wednesday, as reported by RTÉ on 2 October 2024. The man sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Cork University Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. His age and nationality are not given, and no suspect is named. No arrest or charge has been reported, and enquiries are ongoing, with gardaí harvesting CCTV and appealing for dashcam footage from motorists.

  1. Reported2 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in which a man was seriously injured.
Where
The attack happened on Colmcille Avenue, Mayfield, on the northside of Cork city, between the Old Youghal Road and Middle Glanmire Road.
When
The attack happened at around 4pm on a Wednesday, according to a report published on 2 October 2024.
Other details
  • The man sustained serious head injuries.
  • The man was taken to Cork University Hospital, where his condition is described as serious.
  • No suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
Investigation
  • A forensic and technical examination of the scene was carried out.
  • Gardaí are harvesting CCTV footage from the vicinity.
  • Gardaí have appealed to motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and have dashcams to contact them.
  • Gardaí said enquiries are ongoing.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged assault in which a man was seriously injured. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe man was attacked on Colmcille Avenue, Mayfield, on the northside of Cork city. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened at around 4pm. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are harvesting CCTV footage from the vicinity and carried out a forensic and technical examination of the scene. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to motorists travelling in the area at the time who have dashcams to contact them. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man sustained serious head injuries. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken to Cork University Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2024
    Reportedrte.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating assault on a man in Cork city

    Reports an alleged assault on Colmcille Avenue, Mayfield, at around 4pm on a Wednesday, with no date given beyond that. No suspect is described, and no arrest or charge is reported. Gardaí appeal for dashcam footage and CCTV is being harvested.

    victim, male