Former restaurateur jailed for outburst of threatening behaviour in Cork City

Accused 'needs to stay as calm as possible for his own sake and not get riled up by people annoying him', judge said

Public order incident occurred on the South Mall in Cork on July 23, 2021, when the defendant was involved in an abusive outburst in the presence of gardaí and members of the public, court heard. Picture: Denis Minihane

A former restaurateur whose behaviour can depend on how calm he is, was sentenced to two months in prison for an outburst of threatening behaviour.

Tony Scott, 46, pleaded guilty to the offence at Cork District Court where he was jailed by Judge Colm Roberts.