Family of chef killed in Cobh thank 'heroic' people who helped him

Gardaí have upgraded their investigation to a murder probe

Ian Baitson died four days after suffering severe slash wounds when he was attacked with a sword in Cobh.

The family of Ian Baitson has thanked two people who went to his aid after he was attacked with a sword in Cobh a week ago.

Mr Baitson, 32, died at Cork University Hospital (CUH) on Tuesday, four days after suffering severe slash wounds when he was attacked with a sword in the car park of Eurospar on Newtown Rd in Cobh shortly before 9pm on Friday, March 15.