Cork teenager tried to burgle neighbour's house but fell asleep on bed, court heard

19-year-old was trying to steal a television and PlayStation but lay down on a bed and fell asleep

Accused admitted trying to steal a PlayStation, PlayStation games and a television. File picture

A 19-year-old who tried to burgle a neighbour’s house to steal a television and PlayStation from a bedroom lay down on the bed during the crime and fell asleep.

When he was disturbed by people arriving at the house, he fled and was later found hiding in the attic of his own home.