Woman recovering after surgery following Cork stabbing on Christmas Day

It is expected that the woman will survive the incident and her condition has stabilised

The woman was transferred by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where she was initially in a critical condition. Her condition has since stabilised.

A Hungarian woman is recovering in hospital after she underwent surgery following a suspected stabbing on Christmas Day.

The alleged attack happened at her home on the outskirts of Banteer in Co Cork by a man believed to be known to her.