Auctioneer ‘drove at traffic warden’

A businessman started his Mercedes and drove it at a traffic warden in Cork while the car’s tax disc was being checked.

Auctioneer Humphrey Hogan, charged with dangerous driving, disputed the manner of the impact in the village of Blarney last year.

The 44-year-old insisted his car “brushed” off the warden accidentally. However, warden Michael Hegarty said he was shocked after the car hit his knees.