Dutch national accused of stabbing in West Cork refused bail

Judge Carroll refused bail based on the garda objections stating there was 'a real risk' the man could interfere with the witness or injured party

Bantry Courthouse heard that Bas Mulders was charged with assault causing harm and producing an article in the course of a dispute. File picture: Dan Linehan

A Dutch national who is charged with two offences in relation to an alleged stabbing in Clonakilty, West Cork, has been refused bail in the district court.

Bas Mulders, aged 54, with an address at Western Road, Clonakilty, Co Cork, appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at Bantry District Court. The court heard that Mulders was charged with assault causing harm and producing an article in the course of a dispute.