A man has been admitted to Cork University Hospital with gunshot wounds, Gardaí have confirmed. 

He arrived shortly after 5am today and remains in a stable condition in ICU. 

Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the Wilton area of Cork city between 5 and 5.45 am this morning, and who may have noticed anything unusual, to contact them.

Any road users with video or dashcam footage are asked to send it to investigating officers at Togher Garda Station.

Main image: A Garda.