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

The court heard the young man was hanging around with people who were not good for him around the time of the offences

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.