Takeaway bouncer punched singer

Serenading a bouncer at Hillbilly’s in Cork city centre resulted in the singer being punched in the face.

The young man was left with a cut to his ear, a split lip, and a burst nose.

Security worker Richard Lane, aged 25, of 4 Ard Na Greine, Banduff, Mayfield, Cork, yesterday pleaded guilty at Cork District Court to assault causing harm to Glenn O’Connor on Dec 28, 2011, at Grand Parade, Cork.

The incident began when Lane told Mr O’Connor he was barred from the chipper on Grand Parade, Cork.

Mr O’Connor asked why he was barred and Lane told him it was for singing a song a couple of weeks previously which had annoyed him. Mr O’Connor then sang the song and asked if that was the one.

“He was asked to move away and he stood his ground asking again if that was the song,” said Inspector Michael McGuire.

“Richard Lane physically restrained Glenn O’Connor with one arm and punched him twice in the nose and once in the left ear.

“Mr O’Connor put his hands to his face and there was blood coming from his nose and ear. The incident was captured on CCTV.”

Judge Leo Malone said, “I am treating this as quite a serious matter.”

Before hearing defence submissions, Judge Malone said he wanted Mr O’Connor to be present in court and he wanted the issue of compensation dealt with as well. The case was adjourned until Feb 20.