Warrant issued as accused in paramedic assault fails to turn up in court

'Frequent flier' had claimed he was suffering from an epileptic seizure at time of attack, but was 'faking it'

The accused kicked paramedic John McCarthy on the leg. Picture: Larry Cummins

A warrant was issued for the arrest of a man convicted of assaulting an ambulance paramedic who went to his assistance when he was lying on the side of St Patrick’s Quay in Cork.

The paramedic was kicked on the leg by the man.