Heroin addict on drugs charges gave up his bed in Cork Simon for someone 'more in need'

Accused charged with having drugs in his possession for his own use and on another occasion being intoxicated to the extent that he was a danger to himself or others

Accused told judge his problem was with heroin. File picture

A man with a heroin addiction gave up his bed at Cork Simon Community  and slept rough on the streets because he believed there was someone who needed the bed more than he did.

Cathal Moore, whose only address was care of Cork Simon Community, appeared before Cork District Court for having drugs in his possession for his own use and on another occasion being intoxicated to the extent that he was a danger to himself or others.