Cork man jailed for causing 'reprehensible' damage to Cork Simon Community building

Accused hit window of building with metal pole, causing it to crack, after being refused entry to the shelter, court heard

Accused was jailed for causing criminal damage to the Cork Simon Community building.

A judge told a man who uses the services of Cork Simon Community it was unacceptable and reprehensible for him to smash a window at the premises when accommodation was not available to him.

Judge Treasa Kelly jailed 58-year-old Alan Healy for six months for causing criminal damage to the hostel property on Anderson’s Quay, Cork, shortly before Christmas.