A man was rushed to hospital last night following an alleged serious stabbing incident in Cork city.
The incident is believed to have occurred in an apartment on John Redmond Street shortly before 9pm.
The victim, who is in his late teens, is understood to have received multiple stab wounds during the incident.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
The scene has been preserved for forensic examination by members of the Garda technical bureau.
No arrests have been made at this time, but in a statement to RedFM news Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station 021-4558510.
