Ex-soldier who chased gang of youths with knife from restaurant kitchen refused bail

A former soldier accused of forcing his way into the cooking area of a Chinese takeaway before taking a knife and chasing a gang of youths down a street has been refused bail.

Anthony Leahy of apartment 3, Acorn House in Drimoleague, Co Cork appeared before Macroom District Court to face five charges linked to an incident on April 22 last in Skibbereen.