Hot liquid ‘thrown over homeowner in burglary’

A saucepan of hot burning liquid was taken from the hob in a kitchen and thrown over the owner of the house during an aggravated burglary, it was alleged yesterday.

Malcolm Kelly was arrested and charged and brought before Cork District Court yesterday.

Garda Donal Daly said the prosecution was opposed to bail being granted to Mr Kelly, 31, because of the seriousness of the alleged offence.