Lord Mayor calls for stronger garda presence following Cork stabbing

A man, aged in his early 20s, was arrested and remains in custody at a Cork garda station

Gardaí on the scene this evening at Grand Parade in Cork city. Picture: Imasha Costa

The Lord Mayor of Cork has called for a stronger garda presence on the streets of Cork following a stabbing incident in the city yesterday.

The victim remains in critical condition at Cork University Hospital (CUH) this morning, following the altercation.