Case against Cork man accused of armed robbery awaits ballistics tests

The charge sheet refers to the offence of robbery taking place at The Lough Credit Union, Togher Road, Cork, on May 15, 2026. File picture

Ballistics tests are to be carried out on what appeared to be a handgun seized by gardaí during the investigation of a case where a man is charged with carrying out an armed robbery at The Lough Credit Union in Cork.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said the at Cork District Court that directions were not yet available from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

“It is an alleged armed robbery and we are awaiting a firearms and ballistics report,” Sgt Davis told Judge David Waters.

Whether it is a real weapon or an imitation handgun remains to be determined.

Judge Waters remanded the accused man in continuing custody until July 15 at Cork District Court.

41-year-old Stephen Murphy of 1 Deanrock Villas, Togher, Cork, appeared by video link from prison before the court charged with the single count of robbery.

The charge sheet refers to the offence of robbery taking place at The Lough Credit Union, Togher Road, Cork, on May 15, 2026.

It is alleged that what appeared to be a handgun was allegedly produced during the robbery.

Like other defendants now appearing before Cork District Court, the defendant is without legal representation because of the withdrawal of solicitors’ services in the free legal aid dispute.