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Cork Stabbing Upgraded to Murder Inquiry as Gardaí Launch Full Investigation

The inquiry is now a murder case following a post-mortem by the State Pathologist.

Overview

  • The victim is reported as a 31-year-old Ukrainian father of one who has lived in Ireland since childhood.
  • The assault occurred around 7:50pm in the Lower John Street/Knapp's Square/Devonshire Street area, and the man collapsed after returning to his Camden Court apartment on Carroll’s Quay.
  • A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed, an incident room is open at Watercourse Road Garda Station, and a Family Liaison Officer is supporting relatives.
  • Investigators are conducting forensic examinations and harvesting CCTV and dash-cam footage, with a focus on activity between 7:30pm and 9pm.
  • Gardaí say no weapon has been recovered and they are appealing to witnesses, especially taxi drivers and motorists, to come forward.