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Authorities are now investigating a serious assault
Gardaí in Cork are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Mayfield on Tuesday morning, May 5.
Shortly after 3am, Gardaí on active patrol discovered a man with serious injuries at Liffey Park. The injured man, aged in his late 30s, was transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination. Investigations are ongoing.
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Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Liffey Park area during the early hours of Tuesday, May 5 and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on (021) 455 8510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.