Tipperary man threatened gardaí he would petrol-bomb and knife them

Gardaí were dealing with a reported disturbance in Clonmel when accused made threats to kill or cause injury, court heard

Clonmel gardaí were threatened by a man that he would petrol-bomb them. File picture: Denis Minihane

Clonmel gardaí were threatened by a man that he would petrol-bomb them and when one officer approached his house the accused warned: “If you try to step into the house without a warrant I’ll knife you.” 

Stephen Walsh, of 7 Boherduff Close, Clonmel, was arrested by Garda Ray Moore and brought before the nearest available court that was sitting on Monday, which was Cork District Court.