A man in his 30s from the North side of Cork city is in custody and a major garda investigation into the matter is now underway.
A key aspect of the investigation will be to establish a motive for the attack. It is not yet known if there were other people in the ward at the time of the incident. The incident occurred in a ward in the main block of the city centre hospital at around 5.30am.
A statement from Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Cork said they could "confirm that Gardai are investigating a fatal incident involving a man in his late ...
The hospital authorities have released a statement this morning, saying their priority now is for the family of the deceased man, staff and patients at the hospital. "The incident occurred after 5 am and gardai were immediately alerted. One staff member told CorkBeo that all in the hospital have been 'overwhelmed' by the incident. “It’s just dreadful for that poor man’s family and friends. CorkBeo understands that the two men had no previous relationship but were in rooms near each other on a general ward. Staff and patients at one of Cork's main hospital will be offered help to overcome the trauma caused by the violent death of an elderly patient on a general ward in the early hours of this morning.
The man in his thirties who was arrested at the scene is being held for questioning at the Bridewell Garda Station.
A man in his late eighties was pronounced dead at the scene. I spent a period there myself in 2020. I sympathise with the family of the man on this tragedy. There is no known motive for the attack. "I just heard what happened on the news. The Mercy is a fine hospital.
A man in his late 80s is dead following an alleged assault on a hospital ward in Co Cork. Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances ...
Gardaí have said: "The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested." Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the elderly man following an incident at Mercy University Hospital early this morning.
A PATIENT has died after an apparent attack by a younger patient at the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork.
"The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. "The incident occurred after 5am and gardai were immediately alerted. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested." "The hospital is providing counselling services to patients and staff affected by the incident." The aftermath of the incident is understood to have been witnessed by several other patients and MUH staff members. The man in custody is in his 30s.
AN INVESTIGATION IS underway into the death of a man in his 80s following an incident at Cork's Mercy University Hospital early this morning.
The scene is being preserved for forensic and technical examination. Staff members at the hospital are shocked by what unfolded on site. A man in his 30s has been arrested. He also has grandchildren.The arrested man is from Cork city. The family of the deceased have been informed and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.
Patient in 30s allegedly attacked fellow patient (89) in Mercy University Hospital.
He has been brought to the Bridewell Garda station. Four patients who witnessed the assault have been moved to another ward. It took several staff to subdue the man.
Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two male patients in the hospital shortly after 5:30am this morning.
The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. A Garda FLO has been appointed and the family of the deceased have been notified. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested.
The man killed at Mercy University Hospital in Cork has been named as retired farmer Matthew Healy. Mr Healy died in an apparent attack by a fellow patient ...
It is understood the 89-year-old deceased is from Berrings in Co Cork and is the father of adult children. Gardaí say they responded to Mercy Hospital in Cork after reports of an incident involving two male patients at 5.30am this morning. The arrested man is from the northside of Cork city. Gardaí have sealed off the area pending a full forensic examination. The incident occurred after 5 am and gardai were immediately alerted. “He was a highly respected gentleman and we here in Berrings are devastated really. I spent a period there myself in 2020. The tragedy comes just weeks after the death of the victim's wife. Gardaí have said: "The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. "I just heard what happened on the news. The family also suffered a personal tragedy many years ago when they lost their young daughter. Mr Healy died in an apparent attack by a fellow patient at around 5.30am on Sunday morning.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Bridewell Garda Station in Cork, after a man in his late 80s died. Both men were patients at Mercy ...
Both men were patients at Mercy University Hospital. Irish police arrested a man in his 30s at the scene, and he was taken to Bridewell Garda Station in the city. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Bridewell Garda Station in Cork, after a man in his late 80s died.
The 89-year-old man killed as he slept in his hospital bed in the Mercy Hospital in Cork had only recently become a widow, it has emerged.
Gardaí have said: "The scene is currently preserved for forensic and technical examination. Staff were alerted by screaming and shouting coming from the bed where the 89-year-old patient had been sleeping. The deceased man, a retired farmer from the Berrings area north of Blarney, was well-known in his community and is survived by three children and eight grandchildren. A man in his early 30s has been arrested and is currently being questioned at the Bridewell Garda station. One nurse who had been working on the wards this weekend told CorkBeo: "We are overwhelmed with the shock. The family were informed early this morning of his death and a liaison officer was detailed to help them by management at the Mercy Hospital.
The attack on Mr Healy occurred in a general ward at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) shortly after 5am today. It is understood the pensioner was assaulted with ...
My thoughts are also with the staff at the hospital as they are in shock." "My thoughts are also with the family of the other man involved. The arrested man is from Churchfield in the northside of Cork City. Staff and patients said they were shocked by what unfolded on site in the hospital which has treated patients in Cork City for close to 170 years. "I just heard what happened on the news," he said. "I sympathise with the family of the man on this tragedy. "They [the Healy family] are lovely people and he [Mr Healy] was a thorough gentleman. An incident room has been established at the Bridewell Garda Station. Mr Healy was pronounced dead at the scene. The attack on Mr Healy occurred in a general ward at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) shortly after 5am today. The Garda Armed Support Unit also attended the scene and assisted in the arrest of a male patient. It is understood the pensioner was assaulted with a Zimmer frame.
Matthew Healy, 89, from Berrings, Co Cork, died in the incident in a six-bed ward in the Mercy University Hospital at around 5.30am yesterday morning. It is ...
My thoughts are also with the staff at the hospital, as they are in shock." "My thoughts are also with the family of the other man involved. He was arrested at the hospital yesterday morning with the assistance of the Garda Armed Response Unit. The care I got there was excellent. He said: “I just heard what happened on the news. They and staff have been assessed by occupational health staff, and counselling is being provided to those affected by the traumatic incident.