Cork man convicted for shoplifting offences called gardaí 'rat bastards' in disturbance at hostel

Accused committed several shoplifting offences in stores around Cork City, which the judge described as 'messy offending'

Judge said she would adjourn sentencing until March 26 for a probation report on the accused's suitability to do a community service order. Picture: Dan Linehan

A young man who verbally abused gardaí as “rat bastards” and committed a series of burglaries and other crimes has been given the opportunity to do community service instead of going to jail.

Ryan Kennefick, 22, of St Vincent’s Hostel, Anglesea Terrace, Cork, pleaded guilty to several offences at Cork District Court.