Man who started arguments with random strangers in Cork city jailed

Man with 229 previous convictions pleads guilty to public order and shoplifting offences

Roy Twohig, aged 45, of Cork Simon Community, has been given a total sentence of six months by Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court.

A man starting arguments with random members of the public in Cork city centre just before Christmas pleaded guilty to several public order and shoplifting offences against a background of 229 previous convictions.

Roy Twohig, aged 45, of Cork Simon Community, has been given a total sentence of six months by Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court for his latest offences.