Judge: 'Cork's Washington Street is like Beirut at times'

Accused verbally abused a sergeant and kicked out at another man, causing him to fall close to passing cars

Washington Street was compared to Beirut by a judge dealing with a violent incident case.

Washington Street in Cork was compared to Beirut by a judge dealing with a violent incident in the area at Cork District Court.

Judge Colm Roberts said: “Washington Street is like Beirut at times unfortunately — that is an insult to Beirut.”