'Decent, peaceful' Cork man charged with assault at sheltered accommodation

The man was allowed out on bail despite gardaí believing that it was inevitable the parties would meet each other

The defendant's solicitor commented that he had no doubt that the case would be dealt with summarily at Cork District Court. Photo: Dan Linehan

A 65-year-old man living at sheltered SHARE accommodation in Cork City was arrested and charged with assaulting a 79-year-old resident at the same complex.

It is alleged that he entered the complainant’s home carrying a brick and later struck him about the legs with a chair.