Cork fire service had to rescue drunk man who filmed himself jumping from one roof to another

The accused could not explain why he had jumped onto the roof of the building from another building which caused over €2,800 damage

Mihai Rusu was to be sentenced at Cork District for criminal damage, trespass and being drunk and a danger but he failed to appear in court for sentencing. File picture: Larry Cummins

A man who filmed himself jumping from the roof of one building to another created such concern from onlookers that the fire brigade had to be called to rescue him, a court in Cork has heard.

The unusual incident occurred at Lower Glanmire Road, Cork, just over a year ago.