Gardaí launch murder investigation into fatal sword attack in Cobh

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward
Gardaí launch murder investigation into fatal sword attack in Cobh

Ian Baitson, who died in hospital after an assault last Friday.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024 - 20:45
David Kent and Eoin English

Gardaí have begun a murder investigation into the death of a man who was critically injured in a sword attack in Cobh last Friday.

Ian Baitson, 32, a father and chef who lived in the town, died in Cork University Hospital on Tuesday.

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