Book of evidence served on man accused of trying to stab and slash another 10 times in Cork City

The court heard it was claimed that he acted like the attack was 'a badge of honour'

The court heard that in the course of 16 seconds the accused tried to stab and slash a man up to 10 times on Oliver Plunkett Street on September 6, 2024. File picture: Dan Linehan

A book of evidence was served on a 24-year-old man who allegedly made up to 10 attempts to stab and slash another man in Cork city centre where it was claimed that he acted like the attack was “a badge of honour”.

The book of evidence was served on Aaron Bohane, Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed. On the sergeant’s application, Judge Mary Dorgan sent the case forward for trial by judge and jury at the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on February 4.