Man threatened to cut heads off Jews, court told

A man dressed in dark robes and carrying the Koran allegedly threatened to cut the heads off Jews, Cork District Court has heard.

Smael Heirouche, 39, faces a charge of making threats to kill or cause serious harm and he was remanded in custody until next week.

Two French nationals, who were neighbours of Mr Heirouche, made the complaint to gardaí. They said his attitude towards them changed on November 14, when his behaviour became erratic.