Man arrested while barefoot at music festival claimed women stole his shoes

A man has claimed two women stole his shoes after making fun of his foot size and then disappeared with them into the VIP area of a music festival - while he ended up barefoot, with a public order charge.

Tadhg Lordan of Kildara, Bandon was cycling home on Wednesday night when gardaí checked on him, Bandon district court was told.