12/08/2015

Woman In Serious Condition Following Knife Attack In Cobh

A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a knife attack in Cobh, Co Cork.

According to reports, the woman and her teenage daughter were attacked at a house in Cooline Avenue on Tuesday morning.

The daughter is understood to have received minor injuries in the incident and was released from hospital following treatment.

Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

(MH/JP)

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