Manchester man tells Cork judge he is a victim of 'largest case of racial harassment in history'

The defendant said: 'I have heinous enemies wherever I go.'
While the sergeant applied for a two-week remand in custody, Judge Waters said he would remand the accused in custody for one week only. File picture: Larry Cummins

While the sergeant applied for a two-week remand in custody, Judge Waters said he would remand the accused in custody for one week only. File picture: Larry Cummins

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 - 17:23
Liam Heylin

A 48-year-old man from Manchester views himself as the victim of “the largest case of racial harassment in history”.

Presently in custody on charges including assault on a member of An Garda Síochána by spitting at her, Owen Wilson of Cornerstore Day Centre, Denmark Road, Manchester, shouted frequently last week during his first appearance at Cork District Court.

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