Accused in false imprisonment case remanded for a fortnight

29-year-old, who had been briefly acquainted with complainant, had offered her lift to bus station but allegedly drove off dangerously in opposite direction and touched her inappropriately

The accused has been remanded in custody until October 3. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 29-year-old Cork man who is accused of falsely imprisoning a young woman in his car and driving her dangerously away from her destination has been remanded in custody for a fortnight.

Patrick O’Driscoll, 29, of no fixed address, appeared by video link from prison at Cork District Court.