Gardaí probe teen stabbing

Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of a teenager in Cork city at the weekend.

A male in his late teens was rushed to hospital on Sunday morning after being stabbed following a birthday party in the Blackrock area of the city.

According to numerous reports, the teen was attacked after an argument broke out among a group of youths. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

It is understood that gardaí are studying CCTV footage of the incident as part of the ongoing investigation.

A youth who was arrested in connection with the attack has been released pending a referral to the Youth Diversion Programme.