Issue Date: 26 March 2022
Gardaí are investigating a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning Saturday 26th March, 2022 at a house in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
At approximately 3.30a.m. this morning Gardaí were called to the scene of a serious assault in Sea View Avenue, Carrigaline where a man (27 years) was discovered with serious stab wounds. Gardaí and emergency services attended to the man but he died at the scene. The body remains at the scene and the scene is currently preserved. The State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí were advised that a second man (75 years) attended Cork University Hospital with serious stab wounds and remains in a serious condition and is being treated at Cork University Hospital.
A 42 year old man has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Gurranabraher Garda Station.
Gardaí are appealing to any persons who were in the areas of Carragaline and Passage West in the early hours of this morning, who may have noticed any activity which caught their attention or can assist Gardaí to contact them at Togher Garda station on 021 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.
No Garda spokesperson is available at this time.
