Man jailed for trying to flee court after bail denied

Ricky O’Donovan, 29, of Foyle Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork, and with an address at Spring Lane in Blackpool, made bolt for freedom after judge refused to grant him bail on shoplifting charges, court heard

Ricky O’Donovan, 29, was accused of three counts of shoplifting from pharmacies in Cork City.

A young man’s failed efforts to escape from custody resulted in him getting a three-month jail term for the crime.

Sergeant Pat Lyons reminded the sentencing judge that the escape happened in full view of the judge when he refused to grant the young man bail at Courtroom 1 at Cork District Court on Anglesea Street.