Raider gave himself up after footage of Cork off-licence robbery shown on TV

The Corkman got two years and six months in prison with the last six months suspended

After the robbery at the off-licence follow-up coverage on security cameras showed the accused man going to Blackpool Shopping Centre. File picture

A balaclava-wearing raider who robbed an off-licence in Cork City while carrying a knife gave himself up at Gurranabraher garda station after footage of the crime appeared on Crimecall on TV.

Detective Sergeant Kieran O’Sullivan said that because of a difficulty identifying the raider it was decided to broadcast CCTV of the crime.