Cork man 'surrounded by beer cans' may have a drink problem, says judge

The man was arrested after gardaí were called to a disturbance at Kennedy Pier in Cobh

Gardaí found the defendant surrounded by 'a large quantity of empty beer cans'. File picture

A Cork man who was arrested for threatening and abusive behaviour and being drunk in public may have an alcohol problem, according to a district court judge.

Court presenter Sergeant Linda O’Leary told Midleton District Court that gardaí were called to a disturbance at Kennedy Pier in Cobh, Co Cork, at 7.45pm on the evening of August 8, 2025.