Cork man told garda he was 'on benzos' after car hit ditch

Garda Brian Blake said he came across two males changing a wheel on a car at 7.27pm. Gda Blake said that the car had hit a ditch causing minor damage that required the wheel to be changed.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and obstruction told the arresting garda “I’m on benzos” as he behaved in what was described as an agitated and threatening manner, Bandon District Court has heard.

Court presenter Sergeant Tom Mulcahy told the court that Jake Moynihan, 34 of Blarney Street, Cork City was arrested following a minor accident at Coolmoreen, Innishannon, Co. Cork on August 20, 2023.