Man who threatened to kill social worker and assaulted her at Cork courthouse pays €1,500 to charity

Accused man pleaded guilty to making the death threats, telling woman:  'I’m going to take your life'

The defendant pleaded guilty to assaulting the woman at Washington Street courthouse on April 3, 2023, and two counts that on May 9, he made a threat to the woman that he would kill her or cause serious harm. Picture: Dan Linehan

A man who threatened a social worker with the words: “I’m going to take your life”, has given €1,500 to charity and been put on a 12-month probation bond.

Sergeant John Dineen confirmed at Cork District Court there had been no further difficulty in respect of the matter, which had been adjourned a number of times.