Young Corkman accused of attacking sleeping mother with saucepan awaits DPP instructions

The woman who is aged around 50 believes that if her son is granted bail he would return to her home in Cork and may even kill her

Garda Simone Gilman-Burke previously objected to bail being granted to the accused and outlined allegations at an in camera hearing of Cork District Court. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 24-year-old man accused of attacking his mother with as she slept by allegedly striking her violently across the face with a saucepan had the case against him adjourned until June 10 for directions from the DPP.

Sergeant Dave Delea said directions were awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned the case.