Accused attempted to swing knife at casino security guard, court told

Bail denied over seriousness of the charge

The accused was ushered into a lift at the casino in the early hours of the morning, the court heard. File picture

A casino customer allegedly attempted to swing a knife at a security man after being ushered into the lift to leave the premises in the early hours of the morning, a court has heard.

Judge Mary Dorgan refused to grant bail to 21-year-old Cian O’Connell, of 22 Elderwood Park, Boreenmanna Road, Cork.