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.

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.