Corkman who robbed taxi drivers at knifepoint remanded in custody

Accused has been granted bail by High Court on condition he provides evidence of a rehabilitation bed being allocated to him, court heard

Both alleged robberies occurred on Sunday night, October 2, 2022, in Cork City within just over two hours of each other – one before 10pm and the other soon after midnight. Picture: iStock

A Buttevant-based man accused of robbing two taxi drivers at knifepoint — after allegedly smoking a rock of crack cocaine — has been remanded in custody with consent to High Court bail until January 16.

Judge Olann Kelleher remanded the accused in custody until that date on the application of Sergeant John Kelleher.