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Hijack accused treated at mental hospital

A MAN accused of hijacking a 4x4 at Cork Airport by threatening the occupants at knifepoint has been admitted to the Central Mental Hospital for treatment.

Hijack accused treated at mental hospital

Tue, 31 May, 2011 - 01:00

Liam Heylin

Edmond Stapleton, aged 37, of no fixed abode, was brought before Cork District Court a week ago after stealing a Garda car on St Patrick’s St, Cork, and a 4x4 at Cork Airport on May 22.

Stapleton was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Judge David Riordan at Cork District Court again yesterday.

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Crime Place: Cork Airport Place: St Patrick’s St,Place: Dundrum Place: St Patrick’s Street, Cork Person: Edmond Stapleton Person: Stapleton Person: David Riordan Person: Inspector Person: Bill Duane Person: Emmet Boyle Person: Director of Public Prosecutions Person: John McCarthy Person: Michael Delaney Person: John McSweeney Organisation: Central Mental Hospital Organisation: Cork District Court Organisation: Garda

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