Drunk man repeatedly punched himself in the face during disturbance in Cork City

Accused was found screaming incoherently at members of the public and called attending gardaí f***ing c***s, court told

Accused pleaded guilty to charges of being intoxicated to such an extent he was a danger to himself or others and that he engaged in threatening behaviour. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 51-year-old man punched himself repeatedly in the face at the height of a disturbance in Cork City.

Now at Cork District Court the accused man, Marius Inta, of St Vincent’s hostel, Anglesea Street, Cork, has pleaded guilty to charges of being intoxicated to such an extent he was a danger to himself or others and that he engaged in threatening behaviour.