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Arrest after man dies following stabbing incident in Cork

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house at Hollyville, Hollyhill
Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house at Hollyville, Hollyhill

A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in his 30s in Cork this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house at Hollyville, Hollyhill, in Cork at around 4.30am.

They found the 38-year-old man seriously injured, but still conscious.

He is believed to have been stabbed.

He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he later died.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out on his body.

Gardaí began an investigation and a 55-year-old man was arrested for questioning. He's detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. A family liaison officer has also been appointed.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.