Man held over charges of producing hammer during Christmas row

Garda Iain King objected to bail being granted to Edmond O’Sullivan, 28, formerly of Inchera Lawn, Mahon.

A young Cork man faced a remand in custody on charges of producing a hammer during a violent row as Christmas shoppers walked along Barrack Street but the accused said he was about to enter a rehabilitation programme.

Garda Iain King objected to bail being granted to Edmond O’Sullivan, 28, formerly of Inchera Lawn, Mahon.