Corkman filmed himself in garda patrol car threatening to burn down ex-partner's house

The man's solicitor explained: 'He was in the back of the patrol car under arrest, tired and emotional, to use the euphemism'

Judge Olann Kelleher imposed a five-month sentence, suspended for two years on condition that he would keep the peace for the next two years. File picture

Frightening videos containing threats to burn down a house were made by a man when he was being taken to a garda station in the back of a patrol car from his ex-partner’s home.

The videos went online live causing fear for the woman who was the subject of the threats. This matter came to light at an in-camera hearing of Cork District Court to deal with cases under the Domestic Violence Act.