Cork man accused of violent disorder in supermarket failed to attend court due to ingrown toenail

Michael Faulkner, who later turned up in court, is one of several defendants charged with engaging with others in a violent disorder at SuperValu, Hollyhill, on January 6

Sergeant John Kelleher said directions were not yet available from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case, and applied for an adjournment of the case until October 14. Picture: Larry Cummins

An ingrown toenail was given as the explanation on Tuesday for the absence of a 21-year-old man from Cork District Court to face a charge of engaging with others in a violent disorder against a background of feuding families.

The case against 21-year-old Michael Faulkner, of 8 Curraheen Close, Bishopstown, Cork, was called at Cork District Court, but the defendant was not present.