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Man, 40s, arrested following assault in Cork city park

Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to a robbery and assault in Cork city yesterday afternoon.

Man, 40s, arrested following assault in Cork city park — The entrance to Bishop Lucey Park on Grand Parade. Photo: Breda Graham

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020 - 11:23

Denise O’Donoghue

Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to a robbery and assault in Cork city yesterday afternoon.

Shortly after 2pm, a man was sitting on a bench in Bishop Lucey Park when he was approached by three men.

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