Witness Appeal: Serious Assault on Pearse Road, Ballyphehane

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s suffered serious injuries in an assault on Pearse Road, Ballyphehane, Cork city, on 6 February 2026.

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31 Mar 2026 — 1 min read

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on Pearse Road, Ballyphehane, Cork city, on Friday 6th February 2026 at approximately 6:50 pm.

A male aged in his 60s was assaulted by another male who pulled over along Pearse Road and got out of a car. The victim suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident.

Investigating Gardaí are particularly interested in anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured vehicle with an "N" plate on the rear windscreen in the Pearse Road area between 6:30 pm and 7:10 pm on Friday 6th February 2026.

Anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, is also asked to make it available to Gardaí. Contact Togher Garda Station on 021 494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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