Fish factory worker faces assault charge

A man accused of theft and serious assault in West Cork fled the country but was intercepted by French authorities who deported him for having false travel documents.

Rytis Matelis, with an address at Rossa Rd, Skibbereen, is accused of a Section 3 assault, causing harm, charge, which Supt Colm O’Sullivan said was captured on a video set up by the 23-year-old Lithuanian.

The fish factory worker also faces charges in relation to the theft of three five-gallon oil drums, a sat nav, and a radio at Townshend St, Skibbereen on June 4. Det Garda Maurice Shanley said the accused yesterday made no reply when charged.