Man jailed for racist abuse of garda in Cork City

A member of An Garda Síochána was racially abused by a man who has been jailed for two months for the outburst.
Man jailed for racist abuse of garda in Cork City
Wed, 08 Jul, 2020 - 18:37
Liam Heylin

Paul McCarthy had 143 previous convictions, Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard.
Paul McCarthy had 143 previous convictions, Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard.

A member of An Garda Síochána was racially abused by a man who has been jailed for two months for the outburst.

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