Cork man accused of carrying a knife told judge he was finding her in contempt of court

When accused was granted bail on condition he stay out of the city centre, he said the court was 'an illegal court' and he was claiming 'political activist status'

Charges against accused were allegedly committed on Wednesday on Oliver Plunkett Street and at the Bridewell Garda Station. Picture: Denis Minihane

A 54-year-old man accused of carrying a knife and being threatening and refusing to give gardaí his name and address shouted in court on Wednesday, and at one stage told the judge he was finding her in contempt of court.

Garda Kenneth Lawton testified he arrested Niall O’Brien for those three charges allegedly committed on Wednesday on Oliver Plunkett Street and at the Bridewell Garda Station.