Man in court for robbing pensioner

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the robbery of an 85-year-old man in Limerick City last week.

Martin Morey, 23, with an address at McGarry House, St Alphonsus Street, Limerick, is charged with robbing the pensioner of a black wallet containing €80 in cash and one black flip mobile phone valued at €50 at Roxboro Shopping Centre on July 30 last, contrary to Section 14 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

Detective Garda Micheal Dunne, of Roxboro Garda Station, gave evidence of detaining and formally charging the accused, who was arrested at Collins Avenue in Limerick on Monday.