Man charged with causing criminal damage to mattress in Cork Prison

Accused also charged with having a mobile phone without permission

Accused is in custody serving a lengthy sentence, court heard. Picture: Dan Linehan

A young man serving a sentence at Cork Prison was brought before Cork District Court on charges of causing criminal damage to a mattress costing €240 and also having a mobile phone in the prison, which he was not allowed to have.

John Burke, 26, with an address at Bob and Joan’s Walk, Roman Street, Cork, was formally arrested by Detective Garda Shane Walsh.