Garda helps keep man who punched him out of jail

A member of An Garda Síochána was punched in the face in the course of a public order incident in Cork City and yesterday spoke up in favour of the accused when he was before Cork District Court.

Insp Eileen Foster said the incident at the centre of the case occurred on Grand Parade, Cork, on August 30, 2014, when gardaí approached an unruly group of youths. They were directed to leave the area.

Garda Daniel McEnery approached one of the people, Eric O’Sullivan, of 39A Derrynane Rd, Turner’s Cross, Cork, and directed him to leave the area.