Man accused of assaulting 79- year-old in Cork City set to seek bail

A man accused of assault causing harm to a 79- year-old man in Cork City last week has appeared by video link from prison at Cork District Court indicating that he would be looking for bail.

Judge Leo Malone remanded the accused in custody until December 17 on the application of Inspector Eileen Foster.

Emmet Boyle, defending, said there would be an application to have Seán Heelan released on bail on that date. Judge Malone asked if there would be a State objection to the bail application on that date.