UPDATE: A male juvenile arrested by Gardaí as part of this investigation has been charged and is due to appear before a sitting of Cork District Court this morning (8/6/2020) at 10.30am.
Original Story: Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred at approximately 10:25pm on Saturday 6th June 2020 in the Waterpark area of Carrigaline.
A male youth in his teens sustained a number of apparent stab wounds during the assault and was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where his injuries are described as non-life threatening.
A video of the assault has been widely shared on social media channels, Snapchat, WhatsApp and Twitter.
One male youth in his teens has been arrested as part of this investigation and he is currently being detained at a Garda Station in Cork City.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident and for any persons with information to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.