Accused refusing to co-operate with psychiatric assessment, judge told

The man who allegedly declared in Cork that terrorist attacks in France brought him joy has refused to co-operate in having himself psychiatrically evaluated, it emerged yesterday.

Smael Heirouche was back before Cork District Court yesterday where he faces a charge of making threats to kill or cause serious harm.

The case had been adjourned until yesterday to allow time for the accused to be seen by a psychiatrist.