Teenager hospitalised after stabbing near Cork bus station

Although the attack is understood to have taken place around the bus station on Parnell Place, the victim ran from his attacker before he collapsed at Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre.

He was treated at the scene before being removed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment.

Garda headquarters confirmed that shortly after 4.30pm, emergency services responded to reports of an incident on Patrick Street.

"A male in his late teens was discovered at the scene with serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital," gardaí said in a statement.

"His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"A scene has been preserved at Parnell Place and investigations are ongoing."

No arrests have been made at this time, gardaí confirmed.

The area has significant CCTV coverage and multiple witnesses were in the city centre location when the attack took place.

Cork lord mayor Damian Boylan said his thoughts are with the injured person. 

"I hope he makes a full recovery," Mr Boylan said.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information about the incident, or who may have video footage, to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 4522 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.