Corkman who failed to attend sentencing in €35k theft case was 'sick from fear'

The accused man was remanded in custody for sentencing

A bench warrant had to be issued for the arrest of Tim Shelly on May 10 when he failed to appear at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

A middle-aged man failed to show up in court for his sentencing for stealing €35,000 and it has now emerged that the accused was sick with fear.

A bench warrant had to be issued for the arrest of Tim Shelly of Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline, County Cork, on May 10 when he failed to appear at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.