Driver accused of punching Cork man unconscious after nearly hitting him with car

The driver is accused of narrowly avoiding the couple before doing a U-turn and punching the complainant a number of times

Paul Keane from Limerick is charged with assault causing harm to the man and assaulting his wife during the same alleged incident. File photo: iStock

A man who tried to photograph a car that almost collided with him when he was crossing the road was allegedly punched by the motorist and knocked unconscious.

These were the allegations made by Sergeant John Kelleher in the case against Paul Keane at Cork District Court yesterday.