"It's Getting Worse And It's Getting Closer To Our Doors"
That's how a Cork man whose neighbour was doused in petrol and set alight this week has described the scale of violence sweeping Cork in recent months.
23-year-old Keith Greaney is being treated for life changing injuries in Cork University Hospital after he was attacked by three men armed with a machete and iron bars at his home in the Dunard estate in Mayfield in the early hours of Monday morning.
It follows two murders in the city in the last month which have left locals reeling.
Investigations are continuing after the dismembered body of 64-year-old Frankie Dunne was discovered in the grounds of a derelict house on the Boreenmanna Road days after Christmas, while a community is still coming to terms with the death of 20-year-old Cameron Blair who was fatally stabbed at a house party on the Bandon Rd last week.
Speaking to RedFM News this man says Monday night's attack on his neighbour highlights the scale of violence in Cork, and setting someone on fire is an act of depravity:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries