Cork man admits assaulting security guard and causing criminal damage at Mercy hospital

Accused was being held in room with door force closed by security staff due to his aggressive behaviour when incident occurred, court told

Court heard accused was 'an involuntary attendee' at the hospital in relation to mental health concerns. Picture: Denis Scannell

Patients at Mercy University Hospital were faced with a violent disturbance caused by another patient assaulting a member of staff and on Monday the accused man was arrested and his case was adjourned for sentencing on Friday.

Garda Daniel Culloty arrested 27-year-old Richard O’Brien as he failed to show up in court for this and other cases.