Cork man charged with twice burgling home of 90-year-old woman remanded in custody

Accused did odd jobs for woman and allegedly burgled her home in July 2024, and in December 2024, when he allegedly pulled off her bedclothes as she slept and shouted at her, asking where her purse was, court told

Accused was unable to meet conditions of High Court bail and was remanded in custody until April 10. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A 38-year-old man who got High Court bail has not been able to meet the conditions and will remain in custody on a charge of burgling the home of a 90-year-old Cork woman, who was terrified by an intruder pulling off bedclothes as she lay in bed.

Thomas Murray, of 186 Rathpeacon Road, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison.