GARDAÍ EXAMINING THE fatal stabbing of a man in Cork city have ramped up their investigation as they seek to trace what happened to the victim.

It is understood the man, aged in his 30s, managed to make his way back to his apartment in Camden Court in Carroll’s Quay having been stabbed in the city at about 7.30pm.

Emergency services were called to the property but the man was pronounced dead at the scene by a local GP.

An incident room has now been established at Watercourse Road Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation.

A witness appeal has been made, “particularly for taxi drivers and motorists in the area at the time”, a garda spokesperson said.

Anyone who was in Devonshire Street, Knapps Square, Lower John Street areas of Cork city yesterday, Monday 16 March, between 7.30pm and 9pm and who may have camera footage – including home security and dash-cam – is asked to contact gardaí.

A Family Liaison Officer has also been assigned to support the family of the deceased man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on (021) 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.