Teenager arrested following serious assault in Carrigaline

The assault, which occurred in Carrigaline, has left a man is fighting for his life in hospital

Scene at Glenwood estate in Carrigaline after a serious assault yesterday evening. Photo: Larry Cummins

Gardaí have arrested a man as part of an investigation into a serious assault that occurred in Cork yesterday.

The man, aged in his late teens, is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Togher Garda station.

The forensic examination of the scene has now been concluded by Gardaí.

The assault, which occurred in Carrigaline, has left a man in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the Glenwood Estate at approximately 5.45pm.

A man, aged in his late 20s, was found on the roadway with injuries.

Gardaí in Togher are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward and for any person with camera footage to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Scene at Glenwood estate in Carrigaline after a serious assault yesterday evening. Photo: Larry Cummins