Issue Date: 05/05/2026
Gardaí in Mayfield are investigating a serious assault that occurred in Mayfield, Cork, on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.
Shortly after 3am, while on active patrol, Gardaí discovered a man in his late 30s with serious injuries at Liffey Park, Mayfield. The injured man was transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination and investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Liffey Park area during the early hours of Tuesday, 5th May 2026 and who may have camera footage—including dash-cam footage—is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on (021) 455 8510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
