Assault victim died from head injuries, inquest hears

An assault victim who was found slumped on a city quay with blood pouring from his nose died from severe head and brain injuries, an inquest heard yesterday.

Cork city coroners court was told that gardaí are still investigating the death of Keith Flanagan, 34, from Dublin, as city coroner, Dr Myra Cullinane, opened and adjourned the inquest into his death.

It is believed Mr Flanagan had been involved in a row with another man before he was found injured on St Patrick’s Quay in the city centre on October 3 last.