Cork man accused of robbing and assaulting another man outside city shop sent forward for trial

It is alleged accused and another man robbed the victim of €70 cash and assaulted him by punching him in the head and face, court heard

The offence is said to have taken place at Parnell Place in Cork City. File picture: Denis Minihane

A daylight robbery in Cork City was shown on video recordings at Cork District Court to see if the judge agreed with the DPP it was a suitable case for the court, but before the end of the CCTV the judge said: “I have seen enough”, and refused jurisdiction.

A book of evidence will now have to be prepared in the case against Nathan O’Callaghan, of The Rise, Sweetfield, Youghal, Co Cork, and Judge Philip O’Leary adjourned the case until December 2.