Cork teenager accused of driving stolen van in city remanded in custody

Accused is charged with taking a van without the consent of the owner at Anderson’s Quay on September 2

Cian O’Leary of O’Flynn House, Church Hill, Main Street, Carrigaline, Co Cork, first appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court on Saturday — when bail was refused. Picture: Larry Cummins

An 18-year-old accused of driving a stolen van at Anderson’s Quay in Cork last Friday afternoon was remanded in custody for a fortnight.

Sergeant John Kelleher said directions were awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case. Judge Colm Roberts remanded the defendant in custody until September 20.