Central Mental Hospital admits Cork man who has spent eight months in prison
The court heard that the reason that the hospital was unable to accept the prisoner was due to the fact that all 100 male beds and 11 female beds at the hospital were full. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin
A Circuit Court judge sent a man — who has spent over eight months in prison — to the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) on Thursday in a case where he allegedly stripped naked and went on a rampage of criminal damage to cars and properties in Mallow.
Judge Helen Boyle said the prosecution and defence were both of the view that an order should be made again to have 58-year-old Patrick Sibanyoni of Dundanion Lodge, Blackrock, Cork, sent to the CMH for treatment because his psychiatric condition is deteriorating in prison.
Read
Listen
Watch
Play
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Lunchtime News
Newsletter
Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.
Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
Most Read
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 9:00 PM
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 8:00 PM
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 3:00 PM
