Cork man who allegedly left his mobile phone at crime scene denies burglary

As well as the phone evidence, there was also a detailed description of the perpetrator and what he was wearing and it matched man accused of break-in at house on Grenville Place, Cork, on May 9, court heard

'The allegation is that someone who looks like you, walks like you, dresses like you and carries your phone, broke into a house occupied by two ladies. You are either very unlucky or you are not telling the truth,' garda told accused. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Director of Public Prosecutions has opted for trial by judge and jury in the case against a man accused of burglary where it is alleged he left his mobile phone at the scene of the crime.

John Burke, 24, was remanded in custody for a fortnight by Judge Colm Roberts at Cork District Court.