Witness appeal after serious assault

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Cork city which has left a man in a critical condition.

Shortly after 3am this morning, gardaí patrolling the Mayfield area discovered the badly injured man at Liffey Park.

The man, who is in his late 30s, was transported by ambulance to CUH where he remains in a critical condition.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Liffey Park area during the early hours of this morning, 5 May.

Anyone who may have camera footage—including dash-cam footage—is asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.

The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021-455 8510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any garda station.