Man arrested after stabbing at Cobh business

A man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing in Cobh

A man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing at a business in Cobh.

The victim, a man in his 50s, was rushed to hospital following the alleged attack yesterday evening in the east Cork coastal town. 

The victim and alleged perpetrator were working together in the kitchen of a restaurant when an argument broke out and one allegedly stabbed the other.

The victim required surgery following the stabbing. But gardaí said that his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Both men are understood to be Asian nationals who are living locally.

Gardaí confirmed a man in his 30s was arrested following reports of an assault at a business in Cobh at approximately 6.40pm.

They said he has been taken to a garda station in county Cork and is currently being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

Gardaí said that investigations are ongoing.