Arrest made after man, 30s, dies in Cork stabbing incident

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house in Cork early this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house at Hollyville in Cork around 4.30am where they found the 38-year-old man seriously injured, but still conscious.

He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he later was pronounced dead.

The man is believed to have been stabbed, with a post-mortem examination set to be carried out on his body in due course.

After beginning an investigation, Gardaí arrested a 55-year-old man for questioning.

He has since been detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

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

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.