Cork man accused of theft and assault of sports store manager claims case of mistaken identity

Man is accused of pushing a manager aside at a sports store in Cork City during the theft of €600 worth of sports clothing

Accused is also charged with kicking a door of Penneys on St Patrick’s Street, causing €1,000 worth of damage. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 30-year-old man who claims mistaken identity resulted in him being accused of assaulting a sports store manager will have his case heard at district court level.

Sergeant John Kelleher said the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed the case against Leigh Moran could be dealt with at Cork District Court.