Tributes have been made to 20-year-old Cameron Blair, a Cork Institute of Technology student who collapsed and died after being stabbed in the neck while at a house party in the Irish city
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The 20-year-old was fatally stabbed on Thursday (Image: Cork BEO WS)
A 20-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the neck and collapsing outside a fish and chip shop.
Cameron Blair was reportedly at a house party in Cork when he was stabbed in the neck.
He staggered outside the property and walked a few metres towards Lennox's chip-shop where he fell onto the pavement.
His friends rushed to his side and called an ambulance, Cork Beo reported.
Paramedics attempted to resuscitate Cameron while taking him to Cork University Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
It is believed Cameron, who was a second-year sciences student at the Cork Institute of Technology, had spent the day with his family in West Cork before travelling to the city for a party.
Gardai stood guard on the morning after the stabbing
Gardai are investigating witness reports that a group of young men – who were unknown to the students living in the house – got into the property and were then asked to leave the party, sparking an altercation.
Mourners began to make tributes to Cameron this morning.
Brandon Athletics Club paid their respects to the student, who had competed and won medals at local and national level with them.
"He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, ” said the club, adding its deepest sympathies to his family.
Cameron stumbled out of the house and collapsed on the pavement
(Image: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision)
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, paid tribute to Cameron.
"As news was breaking on Thursday night 16th January of a stabbing incident on Bandon Road, a short distance from my own home here in Cork, I tweeted my message of horror and sent my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the young man, his family and friends," the Bishop wrote.
"I now know, this morning, that he was Cameron Blair, a young person from this Church of Ireland Diocese, who attended Bandon Grammar School, and who was confirmed by me in 2013 in Saint Peter’s Church, Bandon.
"He was well-known in his local community, as a rugby player and athlete.
Gardai are interviewing locals and people at the party
(Image: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision)
"My wife Susan and I share the shock of everyone who lives in this neighbourhood, particularly the student community who are so much at the heart of this area."
Gardai have launched an investigation following the killing.
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Officers have been speaking to people who were at the party and local residents, as well as examining CCTV.
"Anyone who was in the Bandon Road area between 8pm and 10pm who witnessed anything or anyone with dash cam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021-494 7120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station," said a spokesperson.
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