Man in court charged with assault and theft of Alan Bourke in Limerick 

Solicitor for the accused told the judge that there would be no application for bail.

Michael Casey arrives at a special midday sitting of Ennis District Court on Sunday. Picture:  Eamon Ward 

A 38-year old unemployed Limerick man has appeared in court charged with the assault and robbery of Alan Bourke who later died.

At a special midday sitting of Ennis District Court on Sunday, Michael Casey of Cathedral Place, Limerick appeared after being charged with the assault causing harm of Alan Bourke at Parnell Street, Limerick on Friday, April 15.