Man, 64, accosted and robbed by three women

A 64-year-old man getting the last bus home from town was accosted by three women who demanded money and went through his pockets to rob him, and yesterday one of the culprits was jailed for eight months.

Kathleen Maughan, aged 45, of Cork Simon Community, pleaded guilty to her part in the robbery of the man at Parnell Place in Cork.

Insp Pat Meaney said the robbery of John Gallagher near the bus station on Parnell Place occurred on the night of Aug 21, 2012.