Man who tried to steal delivery van in Cork and punched driver is jailed

Defendant tried to steal backpack in van containing cash, cigarettes and knife, court told

Accused pleaded guilty to all charges. Picture: Dan Linehan

The driver of a delivery van parked outside the Yo-Yo Asian supermarket in Cork City chased a man who tried to start his van and take a bag from the vehicle but the culprit turned around and punched him in the mouth.

Now, this man has been jailed for eight months at Cork District Court on charges including assault on the driver.