Reveller seriously hurt in late-night multiple assault

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a serious assault on a man triggered a wave of attacks in a crowd of up to 120 late-night revellers.

The 23-year-old man sustained serious head injuries in the incident on Cork’s Grand Parade at around 2.50am yesterday.

The injured man, who is from Carrigaline, was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital amid fears for his life. However, gardaí confirmed yesterday that his injuries are not life-threatening.