A 36-year-old woman who was attacked outside the Savoy on Patrick's Street has died.
Vanessa O'Callaghan who was availing of the Kindness Krew soup run on Sunday night was assaulted by 3 people.
She was taken to Cork University Hospital and was pronounced dead yesterday.
Speaking to RedFM News after Vanessa was attacked, Caitriona Twomey from Cork Penny Dinners says Vanessa, visited the charity regularly:
"My thoughts and all the volunteers at Penny Dinners while our hearts are shattered and it's leaving us all in pieces, we stand united in prayer for her and her family during this time. you know you'd be coming in in the morning and she'd be telling us how much she loved us all, and we know her a very long time."
Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
"Gardaí attached to the Serious Crime unit in Anglesea Street, Cork continue to investigate the fatal assault that occurred on St. Patrick's Street, Cork city on Sunday evening 1st December, 2024.
The woman, aged in her 30s who was found unresponsive and conveyed to Cork University Hospital with serious injuries, has died from her injuries today Wednesday 4th December, 2024.
A post mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow, Thursday 5th December, 2024 which is being conducted by the State Pathologist Dr. SallyAnne Collis at Cork University Hospital.
Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for information.
Anyone who was in the area of the Savoy, St. Patrick Street, Cork city between 7.15pm and 8.15pm on Sunday evening 1st December, 2024 and who may have information regarding this incident should make contact with the Gardaí.
Additionally, any road users with dash-cam footage, particularly taxi drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident are asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Anglesea Garda Station on 021 4522000, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station."
