Cork man who hooked doors in his home to mains electricity sent forward for trial

'There was 230 volts of electricity running through the door handles. This was enough electricity to cause death or serious injury', court heard previously

Frank Buttimer, solicitor, suggested following outline of allegations: 'It might not be as serious as at first appearance.'

A book of evidence was served on a 77-year-old man accused of endangering life by allegedly boobytrapping three doors at his home to the electrical mains where someone could have been electrocuted on touching a handle.

Sergeant John Kelleher confirmed at Cork District Court that the book had been served on Michael Noel Sheehan of Chimney Field, Glenville, Co Cork, on the endangerment charge.