Cork man who rammed Garda van with stolen car denied bail

Alleged ramming occurred at Ardfoyle Avenue, Ballintemple, Cork, on Monday night

Ehen the defendant was approached in a stolen Volkswagen Golf he continued to drive away and rammed the patrol van as he drove, court heard. File picture: Denis Minihane

A Garda patrol van was rammed by a stolen car in Ballintemple on Monday night, it was alleged as a young man was refused bail at Cork District Court.

Garda Orla Moriarty arrested Shane O’Brien and charged him with a number of counts. He made no reply when arrested, charged and cautioned.