Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Cork city on Tuesday morning.
The 41-year-old was sitting in a car which was parked on North Main Street when he was approached by a man at around 10.45am.
There was also a young child in the vehicle at the time.
The assailant approached the car and stabbed the man a number of times.
He then ran from the scene in the direction of Adelaide Street.
The injured man is continuing to receive treatment at Cork University Hospital for a number of apparent stab wounds.
His injuries are not life threatening.
The scene of the incident including the car were forensically examined by gardaí. No arrests have been made as yet and they say that their enquiries are ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
They are particularly interested in speaking to people who were in the North Main Street area on Tuesday morning between 10.30am and 11am.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridewell Garda Station on 021-4943330 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
