Corkman accused of attacking sleeping wife with boiling water wants transfer to hospital

The court has heard that the man 'showed no remorse and never inquired about his wife’s condition'

Noel Twomey of 18 Carbery Grove, Knocknaheeny, Cork, was arrested last week and remanded in custody to appear again by video link from prison at Cork District Court. File picture: Dan Linehan

A 63-year-old Cork man accused of attacking his sleeping wife with boiling water and a claw-hammer complained on Tuesday that he should be in hospital and not in jail, saying he was not getting “the right medication” in custody.

Noel Twomey of 18 Carbery Grove, Knocknaheeny, Cork, was arrested last week and remanded in custody to appear again by video link from prison at Cork District Court.