Court told lump hammer used in three Cork city centre break-ins

Accused told the court he 'would be cut from ear to ear' if he did not repay drug debt

Minihan's chemist on Oliver Plunkett St was one of the businesses targeted. It was estimated that the amount of the damage caused to that premises was €3,500. File image

A small lump hammer was used to carry out three break-ins within an hour at premises in Cork City where extensive damage was caused.

Today, the man accused of carrying out the crimes claimed that he had a drugs debt and was threatened that he would be cut from ear to ear if he did not repay it.