Man attempted to rob barber's on same day he stole from taxi driver

Accused remanded on bail after guilty plea

The accused stole €20-€30 in loose change from the taxi driver.

A 27-year-old Cork man has confessed to carrying out a robbery from a taxi driver and an attempted robbery at a barber's on the same day.

Jamie O’Brien, of 23 Meadow Hill, The Meadows, Hollyhill, pleaded guilty to both charges at Cork District Court.