Patrick O’Rourke pleads guilty to attempted murder in Cork

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Patrick O’Rourke pleaded guilty to attempted murder at the Central Criminal Court on 16 November 2016, and also admitted assault causing harm to a minor. The offences occurred at Cooline Drive, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, on 11 August 2015.

The court heard that O’Rourke repeatedly stabbed Donna Foster, causing serious injuries to her neck and abdomen. He was remanded in custody until a sentence hearing on 25 November, when victim impact statements were due to be read.