Cork man accused of grabbing partner by hair and smashing her face into bedside locker

Accused remanded in custody after arrest on a bench warrant

Judge Catherine Ryan decided the case was too serious to be dealt with at Cork District Court and declined jurisdiction.

A sleeping woman was dragged by the hair from her bed by her partner who smashed her face into a bedside locker and caused her numerous injuries, it was alleged on Friday.

Judge Catherine Ryan decided that the assault causing harm case, which dates back six years, was too serious to be dealt with at Cork District Court and she declined jurisdiction.