Drunk man in Cork City tried to sell stolen perfume to get money to buy food

Accused made matters worse by giving gardaí a false name and date of birth, court heard

Judge said the accused's behaviour was disruptive to members of the public by trying to sell them stolen perfume on Paul Street in Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane

A drunken man caused a lunchtime disturbance among shoppers in Cork city centre by trying to sell a stolen bottle of perfume in a desperate effort to get money to buy food.

Defence solicitor Eddie Burke explained this was the reason for the unusual behaviour by Seán Dent, of no fixed address.