'This court is a load of shit', Corkman denied bail over breaking into car told judge

Accused charged with theft, criminal damage and possession of a knife wanted bail to attend a family Christening, court heard

Gardaí believed the defendant would commit further serious offences if granted bail, court told. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 37-year-old man guaranteed a judge he would comply with any bail conditions on charges of carrying a knife and breaking into a car but when he was refused bail he said to the judge: “This court is a load of shit — I bet you I’ll get High Court bail.” 

Paul Russell of Presentation Close, Gurranabraher, Cork, made the outburst at Cork District Court as soon as his bail application failed and he was remanded in custody.