Woman feared for her six young children's lives during alleged driving rampage in Cork

The 35-year-old was refused bail over "a serious fear he will intimidate his wife and children"

The incident began on the M8 near Fermoy when a van was spotted driving erratically, heading southbound towards Cork city. Picture: Garda Info

A Cork woman called out for help from armed gardaí as she feared for the lives of herself and her six children after her partner allegedly rammed six garda cars leading to the hospitalisation of two officers during a "rampage".

At a bail hearing, Cork District Court was told the man became very volatile and violent when he was being arrested and that the woman and her children are now in secure accommodation.