No bail for ‘crime spree’ suspects

Two men have appeared in court in connection with a string of burglaries on the same day, including an incident where a woman aged 83 had savings of €2,700 stolen by thieves who posed as gardaí.

Anthony Horgan and Christopher Jones, both homeless, appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court yesterday.

Judge John King heard that Mr Jones, aged 27, had spent €1,200 on crack cocaine in the 12 hours prior to his arrest. He suffers from heroin and cocaine addiction.