Sentencing of two Cork men for violent robbery of pensioner delayed a second time

The court heard that the 93-year-old was knocked to the ground and dragged along by two attackers who robbed her

Prosecution barrister, Donal O’Sullivan, said that because of the age of the injured party, the gardaí who investigated the case were very keen that the court would hear the sentencing evidence as a matter of some urgency. Picture: Larry Cummins

Sentencing of two men for the violent robbery of a 93-year-old Cork woman of her pension had to be further adjourned until May 9.

Prosecution barrister, Donal O’Sullivan, said that because of the age of the injured party, the gardaí who investigated the case were very keen that the court would hear the sentencing evidence as a matter of some urgency.