Cork motorist hit his own gates in effort to avoid gardaí investigating drink-driving

Accused also allegedly tried to release his dogs to attack gardaí

Accused 'became extremely violent and aggressive when cautioned about suspicions of drink-driving', court heard

A 43-year-old motorist struck his own automated gates as he drove home to get away from gardaí investigating suspected drink-driving and also allegedly tried to release his dogs to attack the gardaí.

Frank Buttimer, solicitor, said Ivan Parke was pleading guilty to a number of charges arising out of the incident but said there would have been a dispute in relation to the allegation about the dogs. He also submitted there was no specific charge in relation to the dogs.