A woman in Cork, Ireland was knocked unconscious in a sudden and unprovoked attack in the middle of the street. The incident was caught on a surveillance camera and now the police are appealing to the public for help identifying the perpetrator, who remains at large several months later.

The attack occurred at around 2:50 am on the night of November 23 on the busy Oliver Plunkett Street in central Cork. A woman was walking with her friends when an unknown man approached the group.

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Surveillance footage shows the man, with his hands in his pockets, seemingly strolling unconcerned towards the women. Without any warning or provocation, he suddenly lifts his elbow and strikes one of the women forcefully in the face.

The blow is so violent that the woman immediately falls helplessly to the ground and loses consciousness.

Walked Away as if Nothing Happened

After the attack, the perpetrator calmly continues walking away, not even pausing or looking back. At the same time, one of the woman’s friends rushes to her aid, while another appears to confront the attacker before he disappears from the scene.

The brutal attack is described by police as particularly serious—not least because it was entirely unprovoked and targeted a random person.

Serious Injuries – Orbital Fracture

The assaulted woman was taken to hospital, where it was found that she had sustained a fracture to her eye socket, the so-called orbital bone, in the right eye area. The injury is considered serious and can, in some cases, lead to permanent damage and impaired vision.

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The fact that a single elbow strike could cause such extensive injuries, according to the investigation, underscores the force and brutality of the attacker.

Police Appeal: Help Us Identify the Man

Irish police, An Garda Síochána, have now released surveillance images from the incident in hopes of receiving tips from the public.

The suspect is described as about 173–175 cm tall, strongly built, in his late 20s to 30s with dark hair and a beard. At the time, he was wearing a distinctive green and black jacket from The North Face.

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The police stress that the man has not yet been identified, despite several months having passed since the attack.

They now hope someone will recognize the man from the images or have information that could lead to an arrest. The public is urged to contact police if they have any information regarding the case.