Man headbutted Garda patrol car windows after being arrested, court hears

A man arrested for driving while uninsured, disqualified and while intoxicated started headbutting the windows of a patrol car, while his female companion struck a garda across the face, a court has been told.

The incident occurred on April 5 last when gardaí on duty in Dunmanway in West Cork received a call that a black Mini Cooper was travelling through the town at speed in the direction of Ballineen.