Corkman accused of ramming six garda cars during 'rampage' remanded in custody

The protracted incident left six young children — aged between five months and 10 years — and the mother extremely traumatised

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

A 35-year-old Cork man accused of being at the centre of a dangerous driving rampage and the ramming of six garda cars last week has been remanded in custody for three weeks. Judge Olann Kelleher remanded the accused in custody until October 27.

The accused man’s solicitor, Frank Buttimer, said the accused would be appealing last week’s refusal of bail to the High Court. That appeal is likely to be heard on October 13. Sergeant John Kelleher said directions were awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions and that it was a very new matter.