Gardaí appeal for witnesses after stabbing

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a 26-year-old man died following a stabbing in Cork city this evening.

Gardaí were called to a residential house on Tower Street, off Barrack Street, at around 5pm. The victim was removed by ambulance to the South Infirmary Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 6.03pm.

The man - who is believed to be from the Cork area - has not yet been named.

Gardaí have not arrested anyone in connection with the incident, according to a Garda spokeswoman.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses. Gardaí at Anglesea Street are dealing with the incident.

The State Pathologist's office has been notified.