Case No. 3162Assault causing serious harm · Co. Cork · 5 May 2026
Serious assault on man in his late 30s at Liffey Park, Mayfield, Cork
A man in his late 30s was found with serious injuries at Liffey Park, Mayfield, Cork, shortly after 3am on 5 May 2026 by Gardaí on active patrol. He was taken to Cork University Hospital in critical condition, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area.
- Reported5 May
2 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA man in his late 30s was assaulted in Cork city in the early hours of Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his late 30s was found with serious injuries at Liffey Park, Mayfield, Cork. (garda.ie)
- whatThe man remains in critical condition at hospital. (garda.ie)
- whereThe man was discovered at Liffey Park in Mayfield by gardaí on active patrol shortly after 3am. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe injured man was transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly after 3am on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone with camera footage including dashcam footage from the Liffey Park area during the early hours of Tuesday 5 May 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí on active patrol discovered the injured man. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for forensic and technical examination. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Liffey Park area in the early hours of 5 May 2026. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man was brought to Cork University Hospital where he remains in critical condition. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 May2026Witness Appeal – Serious Assault in Mayfield, Cork City – 5th May 2026
Initial witness appeal; no suspect identified and no arrests made at this stage.
victim, 30s, male - 5 May2026Man in critical condition in hospital following Cork assault
Confirms the man remains in critical condition at Cork University Hospital, that the scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination, and that Gardaí are specifically appealing for dashcam footage from the Liffey Park area during the early hours of Tuesday 5 May 2026.
victim, late 30s, male