Theft of garda ID and bank cards lands young Cork man with 220 hours of community service

The judge said: 'The offending was mean and nasty. And taking a garda identification badge was a disgrace.' File photo
Stealing a garda identification badge from a parked car in the early hours of the morning was described by a District Court judge as a disgraceful action as the young culprit was ordered to do community service to avoid a jail term.
21-year-old Martin Molloy, of 79 Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork, was directed to do a total of 220 hours of community service instead of five months in prison by Judge Mary Dorgan at Cork District Court.