Case adjourned against man charged with pouring boiling water over woman in Cork

It is also alleged that the woman's partner was stabbed in the face with a scissors

Judge David Waters adjourned the case on the application of Sergeant Aisling Murphy for DPP directions. File picture: Larry Cummins

The case against a man accused of involvement in a burglary where a kettle of boiling water was allegedly poured over a woman in her bedroom and her partner was stabbed in the face with a scissors was adjourned until July 31 for DPP directions.

43-year-old Michael O’Connor of no fixed address appeared in court by video link from prison and was without legal representation at his latest appearance in this case because of the withdrawal of solicitors from the free legal aid scheme in the ongoing dispute.

Detective Sergeant Colin Greenway previously outlined the allegations: “On April 28, a male and female attended the Anglesea garda station public office after 1am and they both reported that they were victims of an assault which was alleged to have occurred within the property at Old Blackrock Road, Cork City.

“It was alleged that two males known to them kicked in the front door of the apartment causing damage. They both alleged that they were assaulted by a Michael O'Connor and another male. 

"Both parties alleged that they were assaulted with a scissors and the female alleged that she had a kettle of boiling hot water poured over her.

“The woman presented with visible burns and scalding to her neck and body and was having trouble catching her breath. The man sustained three minor stab wounds to his face and body as a result of the alleged scissors attack. 

"They were both taken to Mercy University Hospital by ambulance.” 

Judge David Waters adjourned the case on the application of Sergeant Aisling Murphy for DPP directions.