Man accused of bid to rob wheelchair-bound woman

A wheelchair-bound woman in her 80s was the victim of an attempted street robbery it Cork city, it was claimed yesterday at Cork District Court.

Detective Garda Aoife Hayes arrested Stephen McNamara, of Glenamoy Lawn, Mayfield, Cork, and brought him before the court. There was a dispute about whether or not the accused was welcome to continue residing at that address.

Det Garda Hayes said the alleged incident occurred shortly before 5pm at Henry Street, Cork, on April 29.