Man, 64, claims he was robbed by women on way to catch bus

A 64-year-old man making his way for the last bus home was accosted by three women who demanded money and went through his pockets to rob him, it was claimed yesterday.

Det Gda Neil Walsh gave evidence in the case against Shannon Maughan, aged 38, at Cork District Court.

The detective arrested and charged Mr Maughan, of Cork Simon Community, with a charge of robbing John Gallagher near the bus station at Parnell Place on the night of Aug 21.