Cork man squared up to garda and pepper-spray had to be used to stop him

A 41-year-old man squared up to a member of An Garda Síochána who had come to the assistance of an ambulance crew who were trying to help the accused, a court has heard.

Kosta Tsveraidze of Ross Park, Killavullen, Co Cork, pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour and being so intoxicated that he was a danger to himself or others.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said the incident occurred at around 2.30am on September 23 at Washington St, Cork.

The defendant had an injury to his nose. Garda Frank Ryan tried to assist him and to call an ambulance to the area.

But the accused man turned on Garda Ryan and started kicking out and trying to hit him with closed fists.

Pepper-spray had to be used to stop him from this behaviour.

Gardaí were able to get medical attention for Mr Tsveraidze, but he refused it.

Over an hour later, he had to be arrested in the same area again, as he was drunk and a danger.

Judge Mary Dorgan imposed a two-month suspended sentence on the accused.

He said he wanted to plead guilty and did not want a solicitor to represent him.