Drug addict entered Simon Community building in Cork armed with large knife

Accused was extremely agitated and aggressive, court heard

The judge was told the accused was resident at Cork Simon Community and was getting treatment for drug addiction. Picture: Larry Cummins

Gardaí objected to bail being granted to a 49-year-old allegedly seen in Cork City armed with a large knife in the early afternoon.

Kieran Quilligan was charged with possession of a weapon at 2.35pm on Monday, June 6, at Anderson's St, Cork.