A murder investigation is expected to be launched in County Cork in relation to the death of a 32 year old man who was attacked with a sword last week.
Father-of-one Ian Baitson died from his injuries at Cork University Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Armed gardaí conducted searches in the East Cork town yesterday evening in relation to the investigation.
It’s understood Ian Baitson, who worked as a chef, had met someone at a petrol station car park on Newtown Road on Friday night.
He suffered a severe injury to his leg from a samurai sword and was rushed to Cork University Hospital.
An incident room has been set up at Cobh Garda Station, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Local inquiries are being made and CCTV from the area is being examined.
Gardaí say the results of a post mortem at CUH today will determine the course of the investigation.
