Man armed with hammer locked himself in house

A man who fell through a glass coffee table during a domestic incident went on to arm himself with a hammer and lock himself into the house as gardaí gathered to restore order.

Paul Healy, of 18 Lotamore Close, Mayfield, appeared at Cork District Court yesterday where he pleaded guilty to an offence under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act of being in possession of a hammer while appearing set to commit an assault.

The incident happened shortly before Christmas. Details were given by Inspector Bill Duane at Cork District Court yesterday.