Overview
- Mark O’Connell, 38, was found critically injured outside a Hollyville property shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday and died at Cork University Hospital.
- Investigators suspect a bladed weapon was used and are examining indications the blade may have fractured during the confrontation.
- A man in his 50s arrested at the scene under Section 4 was questioned and released without charge, with a file to be prepared for the DPP.
- Gardaí are conducting full forensic and technical examinations, reviewing local CCTV and carrying out door-to-door inquiries.
- An appeal seeks witnesses and any camera footage from the Hollyhill/Hollyville area between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., with contacts at Gurranabraher Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.