Man claimed gardaí threw him down steps

A Corkman claimed two gardaí threw him down the front steps of the Bridewell Garda Station but CCTV showed one guard holding the front door and advising him to be careful of the steps.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission investigated the man’s complaint but said security footage confirmed there was no physical contact with the man at all.

The Ombudsman prosecuted James O’Leary, aged 57, from Skiddy’s Home, Pouladuff Rd, Cork, for making a false complaint.