Manchester man tells Cork judge he is a victim of 'largest case of racial harassment in history'

The defendant said: 'I have heinous enemies wherever I go.'

While the sergeant applied for a two-week remand in custody, Judge Waters said he would remand the accused in custody for one week only. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 48-year-old man from Manchester views himself as the victim of “the largest case of racial harassment in history”.

Presently in custody on charges including assault on a member of An Garda Síochána by spitting at her, Owen Wilson of Cornerstore Day Centre, Denmark Road, Manchester, shouted frequently last week during his first appearance at Cork District Court.

Talking over Judge David Waters and Sergeant David Fleming, the defendant said that he was homeless, and in physical agony while saying, "blah, blah, blah, you are talking rubbish”, as the judge and the sergeant were speaking.

Judge Waters said of the defendant’s latest court appearance: “There is definitely no doubt his articulation has improved in the last seven days.” 

Stating that he was the victim of racial harassment, he said: “I have heinous enemies wherever I go. The way to survive it is to stand up or go down.” 

The assault and threatening behaviour charges against Owen Wilson refer to Anglesea Street on Tuesday, July 7.

From the dock at Cork District Court on his latest appearance, he said: “I did not actually hit anyone myself. 

Surely you can hear what I said, bro. The law does not protect me. No solicitor is going to be able to help me.

"I spat in the officer’s face after she roughed me up. I have done nothing worth the punishment I have received. 

"I might talk loud or rude. Maybe I should get a slap on the wrist. They have taken my clothes, my money. I would ask for my clothes back.” 

Judge Waters said: “You would benefit from the advice of a lawyer.” 

While the sergeant applied for a two-week remand in custody, Judge Waters said he would remand him in custody for one week only.