Case against Cork teenager who was carried in stolen cherry picker awaiting DPP directions

Patrick Costin, 18, of Cork Simon Community, is also charged with causing damage to a bollard on Oliver Plunkett Street arising out of his alleged part in the escapade

The Mary Elmes Bridge in Cork City was damaged, with a portion of it crashing into the River Lee when the cherry-picker was driven on to the pedestrian bridge, causing some of the bridge floor to crash into the River Lee. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Garda file in the case against a teenager on a charge of allowing himself to be carried in a stolen cherry picker which was driven through Cork City on November 2 last has been sent to the DPP for directions.

Sergeant Aisling Murphy confirmed at Cork District Court the file was sent to the DPP on March 23 and directions were awaited from the Director of Public Prosecutions.