Cork assault victim who died one month after attack named

Muireann Duffy

Updated: 8pm

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man who was assaulted in Cork last month died in hospital.

The victim's name, Florrie O'Sullivan (68), was released on Friday afternoon.

Mr O'Sullivan was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital on Thursday having been hospitalised following an incident at Gentrasna Court, the Glen, Cork City on March 11th.

A death notice on RIP.ie said Mr O'Sullivan, of Adrigole, Co Cork, died "surrounded by his loving family". It added that Mr O'Sullivan's Requiem Mass will take place in Adrigole on Monday.

A man was arrested on March 12th in connection with the attack and was later charged with assault causing harm. He subsequently appeared in court and has since remained in custody.

A post-mortem examination of Mr O'Sullivan's body was carried out by State pathologist Dr Margot Bolster on Friday afternoon, the results of which are not being disclosed for operational reasons.

Gardaí also confirmed an incident room has been established at Watercourse Road Garda station.

Investigators are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding the fatal assault to come forward.

Anyone who was in the Glentrasna Court area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on March 11th and anyone with camera footage from the area at that time is asked to contact Watercourse Road Garda station on 021-455 8260, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.