Man robbed woman as she prayed in church

A 31-year-old man who robbed a 64-year-old as she prayed in a church said he was ashamed of his actions but that he was “strung out” at the time.

Peter Mullins, of St Patrick’s Terrace, Pouladuff Rd, Cork, was jailed for six months yesterday at Cork District Court for the robbery and for other crimes.

Donal Daly, his solicitor, said: “He is deeply ashamed of the incident in the church and feels that he has brought great shame on his family.