Cork woman charged with robbing couple on their way home from socialising in the city

Accused charged with robbery of a man of a handbag containing an iPhone 13, iPad, make-up bag, car keys and other items worth a total of €1,475

The case was adjourned until May 28 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. File picture: Larry Cummins

A couple returning home from socialising in Cork city were accosted and robbed on Shandon Street on January 7 and on Thursday a woman was arrested and brought before Cork District Court charged with taking part in the incident.

33-year-old Patricia Hogan was charged by Garda Elaine Murphy with robbery of a man of a handbag containing an iPhone 13, iPad, make-up bag, car keys and other items worth a total of €1,475. She was also charged with attempted robbery of a woman on the same occasion.