"The couple were injured when they were attacked in the Shrewsbury Downs area of Ballinlough on Cork's southside. The incident occurred shortly after 9pm. A man in his 20s, understood to be known to the couple, was later arrested by gardaí in connection with the attack. The area is described as a mature housing estate just 2km from Cork city centre. The man and woman who were targeted in the attack are understood to be a husband and wife."
"A weapon described as a large kitchen knife is understood to have been found at the scene covered in blood. Gardai and emergency services raced to the property after neighbours raised the alarm. The aftermath of the attack was witnessed by one neighbour who was alerted by shouting and calls for assistance. The injured were treated at the scene before being rushed to Cork University Hospital (CUH). Both the man and woman were in a critical condition and assessed for emergency surgery."
"Tragically, the injured woman, who is understood to be in her late 50s, lost her brave battle for life in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí have informed the Office of the State Pathologist. A full post mortem examination will be conducted at Cork University Hospital (CUH). The woman's husband is understood to remain in a critical condition at CUH."
A married couple were severely attacked at their home in the Shrewsbury Downs area of Ballinlough on Cork's southside shortly after 9pm. A man in his 20s, understood to be known to the couple, was detained at the scene and brought to a Cork city garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. A large kitchen knife covered in blood was found. Neighbours raised the alarm and emergency services treated the injured before transferring them to Cork University Hospital. The woman, believed to be in her late 50s, died in the early hours; her husband remains in critical condition. Forensic teams and the Office of the State Pathologist are involved.
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