GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED an investigation after a man was stabbed in Cobh, County Cork.

The incident happened at a service station and shop at Newtown Road in the town earlier this evening.

A garda spokesperson said that a man in his 30s “was assaulted and he is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Cork University Hospital”.

A number of ambulances attended the scene and gardaí were carrying out enquiries.

The scene has been sealed off and gardaí are carrying out a forensic examination.

There are no reports of arrests in the incident.

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Man in 'serious condition' following alleged stabbing in County Cork town

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