Cork Murder Charge Against Jonathan Hennessy | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

A 42-year-old man, Jonathan Hennessy, faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing Oleksandr Zhyvytskyi, a 30-something Ukrainian father, in Cork City on March 16, 2026. The attack occurred around 7:50 PM at Knapp’s Square during what police believe was a heated argument. Oleksandr, who had gone out for food near his Carroll’s Quay apartment, managed to return home but died shortly after. His partner called for help, but paramedics couldn’t save him. Hennessy remains in custody, with his next court date set for July 15, pending the completion of the evidence book. This heartbreaking case…