Cork gardaí investigating death of man from alleged bottle attack await DPP directions

Judge Kelly remanded Mr Babbington in custody until his next court appearance on August 16

Aaron Babbington (pictured) appeared before Cork District Court on June 16 last charged with assault causing harm to Jason Butler 48 hours earlier. File picture: Larry Cummins

DPP directions are awaited by gardaí investigating an incident where a 32-year-old man died in June two days after he sustained injuries following an alleged bottle attack in Cork city centre.

Aaron Babbington (29) of Churchfield Avenue in Cork city appeared before Cork District Court on June 16 last charged with assault causing harm to Jason Butler 48 hours earlier. Mr Butler, who was a native of Midleton, Co. Cork, passed away a few hours after the hearing.