Threat to throw care worker down stairs

A care worker in a centre for troubled teenagers on the outskirts of Cork City was threatened that she would be thrown down a stairs by one of the residents.

The teenager was before a juvenile sitting of Cork District Court. He cannot be identified as he is a juvenile.

The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage at the premises by kicking in a door and a charge of assaulting a female member of staff.