Couple charged with robbing French students on school tour in Cork City

The court heard that the male is alleged to have struck a teacher up to 10 times in the back and upper body with a screwdriver

Detective Garda Conor Cronin charged both of them with robbery at St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, on the evening of Tuesday, July 23. File picture: Larry Cummins

A couple were arrested, charged and brought before Cork District Court on Thursday arising out of an investigation into the robbery of French visitors in Cork City centre.

Detective Garda Conor Cronin charged both of them with robbery at St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, on the evening of Tuesday, July 23.