Cork Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Cobh which has left a man in serious condition in hospital.

The 24-year-old suffered head injuries in an incident involving small number of people on High Road in the town.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and in particular anyone who was in the vicinity of High Road, Cobh between 2.00 and 2.30 this morning to contact them at on 021-490853.

The man remains in a serious condition in Cork University Hospital.