Level of violence ‘increasing’

Gardaí expressed concern yesterday about the escalation of violence against them from a man who has been homeless in Cork for many years.

William Killackey, aged 37, appeared at Cork District Court yesterday where he pleaded guilty to charges related to public order and criminal damage crimes, mainly committed around the streets of Cork City.

Judge John Cheatle said: “I will give him as much credit as I can. His record is too bad. The multiplicity of offences is too much and they are too serious.” The judge imposed a total sentence of eight months on Mr Killackey.