Swimmers cleared from water at West Cork beach as lifeguards dealt with drunk, abusive man

About 1,000 people were enjoying the scorching weather on Warren strand in Rosscarbery on Saturday when a 'highly intoxicated' man was threatening and abusive to lifeguards, court told

Accused was slurring his speech and shouting at the gardaí and lifeguards to f*** off and leave him alone, court heard. File picture: Andy Gibson

Gardaí had to clear swimmers from the water at Warren strand in Rosscarbery on the hottest day of the year, as lifeguards struggled with a drunken man bleeding from the hand and verbally abusing them.

Gardaí objected to bail being granted to 20-year-old Tom Walker, of 3 Dromleigh, Bantry, Co Cork, at Cork District Court, where he appeared on public order charges on Monday.