American woman punched by accused had just arrived in Cork, court told

Victim was allegedly accosted in city centre

The court heard that bail would be granted on strict conditions. File picture: Larry Cummins

A young American woman who had recently arrived in Cork was punched once by a young man who accosted her in the city centre, it was alleged on Tuesday.

Michael O’Sullivan, aged 19, of 1 Monastery Close, Monastery Hill, Blarney Street, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court, where there was an objection to bail because of the seriousness of the allegations.

It was alleged that just after midnight on the morning of Tuesday, September 30, the incident occurred at Half Moon Street in Cork.

The 22-year-old visitor had only arrived recently in Cork.

The allegation was that she was approached by a young man who punched her once with his right hand, connecting with the left side of her body.

The injured party managed to record a portion of the incident on her mobile phone, Judge Mary Dorgan was told.

While there was an objection to bail, Judge Dorgan granted it on conditions.

Michael O’Sullivan was required to live at the Monastery Close address, sign on at Gurranabraher Garda Station three times a week, and to stay out of Cork city centre apart from attending legal appointments and going to work.

He is to have no contact, directly or indirectly, with the alleged injured party.

On the application of Sergeant John Kelleher, the case was adjourned until December 9 for DPP directions.