A man who was seriously injured in an assault in Co Cork last week has died.
The incident happened shortly before 9pm on Friday in Cobh when the man was allegedly attached with a sword.
The man, aged in his early 30s, was seriously injured in the incident in a car park on Newtown Road.
He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment, where he died from his injuries on Tuesday afternoon.
An incident room has been established at Cobh Garda station, and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) is leading the investigation.
A post-mortem examination on the man's body is due to take place on Wednesday, which will determine the course of the investigation.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward, particularly any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Newtown Road between 8.45pm and 9.15pm.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cobh Garda station on 021-490 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
