Man charged with assault year after pub killing

An assault charge was brought against a man yesterday arising out of an incident where another man was killed outside a pub in Ballyphehane, Cork, in 2011.

Detective Garda Anthony Harrington arrested Keith Spillane, 36, of 10 Ashbrook Heights, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Cork, outside Cork District Court shortly before 10.30am yesterday.

Spillane was charged with assault causing harm to Dean Crinnion at the Manhattan Bar, Lower Friars Walk, Ballyphehane, Cork, on Dec 27, 2011.