Court hears how Cork man put knife to partner's throat in jealous rage

A man flew into a jealous rage when his ex-partner received a call from a male friend and he punched her in the face, put a knife to her throat and struck her twice with the buckle of his belt.

Garda Carmel Nash testified at Cork Circuit Criminal Court that Stephen Hickey, 38, who had been living at 48 New Street, Macroom, pleaded guilty to three counts on the indictment.