Woman barely avoided getting broken bottle in her face during attack on Cork City street

A man has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to cause bodily harm to a woman in her 30s

Sentencing was adjourned until October by Judge Helen Boyle and the accused was remanded in continuing custody. File picture: Larry Cummins

A woman was held up against a wall during a violent attack in Cork City and it was only because she held up her hand to protect herself that she avoided being struck in the face with a broken bottle.

Sentencing of a 39-year-old man for attacking the woman in Cork City centre was adjourned until October 30 at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.