Man in court over robbery of French Bulldog in Cork

Michael Molloy, 28, denies robbery charge

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in connection with the robbery of Rocco, a French Bulldog. Picture: Denis McCarthy

A French Bulldog being taken for an afternoon walk by its owner was robbed by a man who jumped out of a car and swung a hammer in the direction of the owner.

Detective Garda Brian Murphy made this allegation and said that some of the strongest evidence against the accused man, 28-year-old Michael Molloy of An Faill, Cul Ard, Carrigtohill, County Cork, was taken from CCTV belonging to the defendant recorded at the door of his own home.