Romanian man’s hit and run ‘was serious criminal intent’

A 17-YEAR-OLD Romanian who damaged two cars in a hit and run while driving without a licence or insurance has been fined €1,000 and banned from driving for a year.

Lucian Marunseac arrived in Ireland illegally late last year and didn’t apply for a license because he didn’t want to come to the attention of the authorities, his counsel, Sean Holth JC, told Waterford District Court yesterday.

The labourer had been remanded in custody by a previous court sitting after questions about his identity were raised.