Man sleeping rough in Cork City allegedly stabbed in neck and face with a key

The detective alleged that the accused had a blood-stained key in his possession when arrested. File image

A man sleeping rough on the footpath outside a Simon hostel was repeatedly stabbed in the face and neck with a car key in the early hours of the morning, it was alleged today.

Detective Garda Brian Maher arrested Shane Purcell of 7 Seminary Court, Blackpool, Cork, and charged him with assault causing harm on June 17 at Anderson’s Quay, Cork.