Man accused of murdering Ukrainian in Cork city remanded

Judge Mary Dorgan remanded the accused man – Jonathan Hennessy – in custody until April 21 at Cork District Court for formal DPP directions

Jonathan Hennessy of Dr Patrick O’Sullivan Terrace, Upper Aghada, Co Cork is charged with the murder of Oleksandr Zhyvytsky. Picture: Larry Cummins

The 42-year-old man accused of murdering a young Ukrainian father-of-one who lost his life following a violent incident near his home a fortnight ago in Cork city has appeared in court by video link from prison.

Sergeant John Kelleher said there were no DPP directions in the case yet. Defence solicitor Eddie Burke said it was obvious where the case was going. Murder charges must be dealt with at the Central Criminal Court.