Man accused of assaulting woman at the Lough remanded

Judge Olann Kelleher remanded the accused in custody until September 16 to appear again by video link. 

The Lough, Cork where the alleged incident took place. File photo. Picture: Larry Cummins

A young man appeared in court by video link from prison in a case where he is accused of sitting beside a 21-year-old woman on a bench by the Lough in Cork city, assaulting her, stealing her phone and chasing her when she ran away.

Conor Ryan, 35, from Bansha Road, Tipperary Town, appeared by video link at Cork District Court.