Man charged in connection with 'corrosive fluid' attack in Cork granted bail 

Investigating gardaí told Cork District Court that Mr Costello incurred serious injuries and may lose an eye after he was attacked in his home. File picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

A 34-year-old man has been granted bail after he was charged in connection with a “corrosive fluid” attack at a house in Ballyphehane in Cork City last Friday night.

John Paul Carey of Dunmanus Crescent in Knocknaheeny, Cork City is charged with assault causing harm to Francis Costello at a house on Connolly Rd in Ballyphehane on the southside of Cork City on Friday. The charge is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.