Plantier witness’ husband adjourned

THE husband of Marie Farrell, the woman who two weeks ago controversially withdrew her witness statement against former murder suspect Ian Bailey, yesterday appeared in court facing an assault charge.

Father-of-five Chris Farrell is facing the charge arising out of an incident, earlier this year, in a supermarket car park in Schull, Co Cork. The case against Mr Farrell, a builder from Ardmanagh, Schull, was adjourned for three months at the consent of the defence and prosecution.

His solicitor Ray Hennessy sought an adjournment to the January 26 sitting of Schull District Court.