'Highly intoxicated' Corkman abused gardaí and video-recorded interaction with them

Gardaí on child welfare call in Cork encountered man who had nothing to do with that issue but who vas very abusive and resisted arrest, court heard

Accused failed to appear in court for his case and judge convicted him in his absence on charges of obstruction, engaging in threatening and drunken behaviour and failing to give his correct details to gardaí. Picture: Larry Cummins

Gardaí were called to an apartment complex in Douglas because of the sound of crying and concerns residents had for the welfare of children.

Judge Olann Kelleher was told at Cork District Court this issue was resolved and after officers looked into the matter there were no concerns for the safety of the children.