Joshua Allen withdraws appeal over cocaine conviction

Allen initially appealed cocaine conviction, claiming cocaine found by gardaí in a bush near where Allen and friends were gathered at the Pontoon in Midleton was not his

Joshua Allen leaving Midleton District Court on Tuesday. Picture: Cork Courts Limited

Joshua Allen, the son of celebrity TV chef Rachel Allen, withdrew his appeal against a cocaine possession conviction and entered a guilty plea.

Mr Allen, 21, an MMA fighter and the grandson of TV chef Darina Allen and the great grandson of Ballymaloe founder Myrtle Allen, is to hear on May 20 whether he additionally faces a 15-month jail term for cannabis sale and supply.