Man suffers serious injuries in attack on bus near Garda station in Cork as investigation launched

A forensic and technical examination of the scene is being carried out. Gardai will also harvest CCTV footage from the vicinity

Gardai in Cork have launched an investigation following an assault on a bus in Mayfield on the northside of the city this afternoon, which has led to the hospitalisation of a man with serious injuries.

The man was attacked on a bus that was travelling on Colmcille Avenue, between the Old Youghal Road and Middle Glanmire Road, at around 4pm today. It is believed that assault followed an encounter with two people on the bus.

The vehicle came to a stop a short distance away from the local Garda station. The man sustained serious head injuries in the incident and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to hospital.

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The man, who is aged in his 40s, was taken by ambulance to CUH, where it is understood he underwent emergency surgery after suffering a bleed on his brain.

A forensic and technical examination of the scene is being carried out. Gardai will also harvest CCTV footage from the vicinity.

A Garda spokesperson said an investigation into the incident was now underway.

The spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault which occurred in Mayfield, Cork at approximately 4pm on Wednesday (October 2).

"A male was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing."

Gardaí have issued an appeal to motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and whose cars have dash cameras to contact them if they have footage which may be of assistance to the investigation.

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