Cork man accused of theft of French bulldog indicates he will plead guilty

The accused allegedly waved a hammer at the owner of the dog before taking the animal into a waiting car

Michael Molloy of An Faill, Cúl Árd, Carrigtohill, Co Cork, was charged last month with carrying out a robbery at Ballincollie Road in Ballyvolane on April 11 of the 14-month-old French bulldog, Rocco, from Denis McCarthy.

The Cork man who has been in jail for the past three months on a charge of robbery of a 14-month-old French bulldog indicated he will sign a plea of guilty to the charge.

Defence solicitor Shane Collins-Daly appeared at Cork District Court and told his client Michael Molloy, who appeared by video link from Portlaoise Prison, there was progress in his case.