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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