A MAN ALLEGEDLY assaulted in Co Cork late last month has died.
A state post mortem is scheduled to take place tomorrow as part of the investigation into the incident which occurred at Glenwood Estate, Carrigaline, Cork in December.
Two teenagers have been charged in connection to the incident.
Gardaí confirmed this afternoon that the 29-year-old man who was hospitalised following the alleged attack has passed away in Cork University Hospital.
The attack occurred shortly before 6pm on Wednesday evening December 28 with O’Neill being treated by paramedics at the scene before he was rushed by ambulance to hospital.
He underwent emergency surgery following the incident but passed away earlier today.
A Garda spokesman said they are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to any persons who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.
They are particularly appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Glenwood Estate, Carrigaline, between 5p.m. and 5.45p.m. on Wednesday, December 28 and any road users who may have footage of the incident.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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