Woman suspected of shoplifting in Cork allegedly bit arresting garda's hand

Dorota Smolarczyk appeared at Cork District Court on charges arising out of the alleged incident

Accused allegedly attacked the garda and bit his hand, piercing the skin and drawing blood. File picture: Dan Linehan

A member of An Garda Síochána was allegedly bitten on the right hand by a 47-year-old woman arrested for suspected shoplifting.

Dorota Smolarczyk, of The Orchard, Woodville, Dunkettle, Glanmire, Co Cork, appeared at Cork District Court on charges arising out of the alleged incident.