A man is in a critical condition following an assault in Cork city.
Gardaí said the incident occured at oliver Plunkett Street at 2.30am on Sunday.
A 30 year old man suffered serious injuries and was taken to Cork University Hospital where his condition is described as critical.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who were in the vicinity of Oliver Plunkett Street between 2.00am and 2.45am, to contact them at Anglesea Street Garda station on 021 4522000, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.