GardaÃ­ are investigating a stabbing incident that happened at lunchtime today on North Main Street in the city centre. GardaÃ­ responded to a call that a male had been stabbed and several units went to the scene of the incident where they found a thirty nine year old man who had received a stab wound to the neck.

Emergency services were called and the victim was taken to the Cork University Hospital where it is understood his injuries are not life threatening.

A sixty year old man was arrested at the scene and bought to Bridewell Garda Station for questioning.

The matter is now being fully investigated and gardaÃ­ are asking any witnesses to the stabbing to come forward and contact the Bridewell Garda Station on 021-4943330.