Gardai have arrested a second teenager in relation to a serious assault which occurred in Cork on December 28.
The assault happened in the Glenwood Estate in Carrigaline and left a man, aged 29, fighting for his life.
He sustained injuries when he was assaulted on the road outside his home at around 5.30 pm on December and the emergency services were called to the scene.
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Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery on Wednesday evening.
Today, an 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident, and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Togher Garda Station.
In an update issued this evening, gardai confirmed that the injured man is continuing to receive treatment at Cork University Hospital, but that his condition remains critical.
They are continuing to appeal to witnesses to come forward with any information.
A statement released this evening read: “Gardaí investigating an incident in Glenwood Estate, Carrigaline on the 28th of December, 2022 in which a male in his late 20s was seriously assaulted have made a second arrest.
“An 18-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident earlier today, Saturday 31st December, 2022. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Togher Garda Station.
“The injured man is continuing to receive treatment at Cork University Hospital, his condition remains critical.
“Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
“Anyone who was in the vicinity of Glenwood Estate, Carrigaline, between 5pm and 5.45pm on Wednesday, 28th December 2022, particularly any road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam) of the incident, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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