Cork woman 'roared and shouted' at another woman in local shop over perceived grievance, court hears

Witness told Mallow District Court accused began shouting at her about a perceived grievance relating to an incident involving accused and witness's daughters at a pub in Buttevant

Judge said he could not say accused physically assaulted the injured party beyond a reasonable doubt, as two witnesses denied the allegation made by injured party. He therefore dismissed the charge of assault causing harm. Picture: Denis Minihane

A Cork woman who “roared and shouted” at another woman and physically prevented her from entering a local shop had “sought confrontation” over a perceived grievance, according to a district court judge.

Inspector Anthony Harrington told Mallow District Court that Sonia Robinson, aged 42, of George Street, Churchtown, Co Cork, was charged with assault causing harm and threatening and abusive behaviour arising from an incident that occurred at Egmont Stores, Churchtown, on July 20, 2023.