Off-duty bar manager assaulted pub’s bouncer

An off-duty bar manager socialising at the same bar assaulted a security man at the premises and yesterday he was convicted and fined.

Colin O’Shea, aged 32, of Ballyshoneen, Waterfall, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting Colm O’Carroll at Main St, Ballincollig, Co Cork, on June 1, 2015.

The incident happened outside Treacy’s bar, North Main St, Cork. Inspector Vincent O’Sullivan said the defendant was on a night off from working at the same premises and assaulted a security man who prevented him from re-entering the premises when he appeared to be too intoxicated.