Anti-migrant activist Derek Blighe seeks to have theft charge struck out due to 'personal difficulties'

Solicitor says delay in case causing accused difficulties familywise and workwise

Derek Blighe: Charged with theft arising out of an alleged incident at a Ukrainian hub. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe applied to have a court case against him struck out because of personal difficulties it is causing for him.

Derek Blighe, of Croughevoe, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, appeared at Cork District Court on Wednesday.