Cork man accused of murdering his mother faces extra charge

David Gallagher is also accused of injuring his father last November

David Gallagher appeared in Cork District Court in person today, but was not required to speak during the brief hearing. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

A man from Ballinlough who is accused of murdering his mother and injuring his father last November was brought before Cork District Court on Wednesday afternoon and charged with the additional count of causing criminal damage to the family home.

Detective Sergeant Niall Hayes brought the new charge against 25-year-old David Gallagher on Wednesday. Sergeant John Kelleher said the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that the case should be dealt with by indictment at the Central Criminal Court.