Gardaí have opened a murder investigation into the death of Ian Baitson.
The 33-year-old father of one is believed to have been attacked by a samurai sword on the Newtown Road in Cobh, County Cork, on the night of March 15th.
He was then taken to Cork University Hospital and received emergency surgery on what has been described as a ‘traumatic leg injury’ before passing away on Tuesday.
Armed Gardaí conducted a number of raids on houses in Cobh yesterday in relation to his death but no arrests were made and no weapon was recovered.
Post-mortem
Following a post-mortem exam on Mr Baitson’s body at CUH today, Gardaí confirmed they have launched a murder investigation.
A senior investigating officer has now been appointed in addition to a family liaison officer who is providing support to the family of the deceased.
Gardaí are asking for anyone who may have been on the Newtown Road in Cobh last Friday between 8.45pm and 9.15pm to contact them.
Main image: Ian Baitson. Image: Supplied via Gardaí
