16 people appear in court charged in connection with public order incidents in Cork city

Thirteen men and three women, ranging in age from 20 to 27, have appeared in court charged in connection with serious public order incidents in Cork city centre last night.

The young people appeared before Cork District Court today at a vacation sitting of the court.

Judge John King was told the alleged offences occurred yesterday evening at Oliver Plunkett Street, Daunt Square, Patrick Street, Cornmarket Street and Grand Parade.

No exact details were given as to the nature of the alleged incidents as evidence of arrest, charge and caution for all sixteen was given by certificate.

Sgt Gearoid Davis told Judge John King that further directions are awaited from the DPP in relation to all of the defendants.

Godson Ikebundu, aged 22, of Bruach Na Sionna, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, was charged with two public order offences in Cork city centre yesterday evening. He was also charged with a Section 2 assault.

Martin Ekhosuehi, also aged 22, of Willow Gardens, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Cork faces three public order charges linked to alleged incidents in the Grand Parade in Cork last night.

Matthew Ekhosuehi, aged 23, of the same address is charged with three public order offences in relation to his alleged involvement in incidents on Cornmarket St in Cork yesterday evening.

Marvin Ekhosuehi, aged 20, again of the same address, was charged with two public order offences arising out of his alleged involvement in incidents on Oliver Plunkett St last night.

Emmanuela Anabo, aged 25, of Alden, Shamrock Lawn, Douglas, Cork is charged with using threatening or abusive language, insulting behaviour, and failure to comply with garda directions. He also faces one charge under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act charge.

Maureen Aigbera, aged 20, of Hazelwood, Riverstown, Cork, was charged with three offences under the public order act arising out of alleged offences on Patrick St. She was also charged with one offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Checkwuebka Ian Akaboga, aged 22, of Inish Fall, Bandon, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett St in Cork last night.

Kanyisola Akintope, aged 23, of Elm Vale, Wilton, Cork, was charged with two public order offences on Prince’s Street in the city last night.

Dylan Mdangoh Nchantea, aged 27, of Larchfield, Bridgemount, Carrigaline, Co Cork was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett St last night.

Malcolm Oshe, aged 22, of Brooklodge Drive, Glanmire, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences, including obstruction, using threatening or abusive language, and failure to comply with a garda, on Daunt Square in Cork city yesterday evening.

Melanie Oshe, aged 20, of the same address, faces two public order charges arising out of alleged incidents on Oliver Plunkett Street last night.

Farid Murphy Lahadjo, aged 23, of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett St last night.

Djomiou Lahadjo, aged 21, of the same address, was also charged with three public order offences at the same location.

Emmanuella Itsede, aged 22, of Lios Rua, Cahermoneen, Tralee, Co Kerry, was charged with two public order offences on Prince’s St in Cork last night.

Kamji Gotwen, aged 20, of Apartment 27, Fresh Student Living, Brickfield Lane in Dublin 8, was charged with three public order offences on Prince’s St yesterday evening.

Chimdi Oji, aged 23, of Grangewood Court, Grange, Cork is charged with three public order offences in Cork city centre yesterday evening.

Judge King was told that the majority of the defendants worked with areas of employment including supermarkets, a sports shop and in trades. One of the defendants has just graduated from college whilst another is due to start a university course in Belfast.

Free legal aid was granted to the majority of the defendants as their income fell under the threshold. One person has to enter a statement of means to the court to ensure he is eligible for free legal aid.

Sgt Davis told the court that there was no objection to bail in the case. However, all of the defendants have to stay out of Cork city centre save for medical or legal appointments.

One of the defendants works in the city centre. He has been ordered to only be in the city centre during his rostered hours and to go straight home after work.

All sixteen were remanded on bail to appear before the court again on October 8 next.