Man accused of smashing windows at three Cork premises

Extensive damage was caused to the front windows of three Cork premises by a man who allegedly broke into them, using items including a fire extinguisher, a table and a screwdriver to smash the glass.

Sergeant Aisling Murphy made these allegations against Daniel Mulroy, aged 26, of no fixed abode but who gave an address at Castlepark, Ballicollig, Co Cork, as she objected to bail being granted to him at Cork District Court.

At Fida Barbers, Oliver Plunket St, Cork, on April 8, it is alleged that Mr Mulroy entered the premises by breaking the front window of the premises. Mr Mulroy took a sum cash from the till and exited out the same widow that he entered.

The sergeant alleged that the following day, at Goldie restaurant on Oliver Plunkett St, Mr Mulroy took a table from outside the premises and used it to smash the glass door.

Also on April 9 it is alleged that he broke three windows at Maxol service station, West Village, Ballincollig, using a fire extinguisher.

“Mr Mulroy was observed at scene by gardaí and was arrested having attempted to flee on foot. CCTV footage clearly shows Mr Mulroy committing this offence. The value of this damage is approximately €900,” said Sgt Murphy.

The approximate value of damage in the two other premises was around €500 each.

It is alleged that while committing the criminal damage at Maxol, Mr Mulroy had possession of a screwdriver for the purpose of gaining entry through the window.

Finally, it was is alleged that following a search conducted on Mr Mulroy at the Bridewell Garda Station, a two-prong carving fork was recovered from his waistband. 

Questioned about this, he claimed he had it for self-defence. 

Mr Mulroy was refused bail by Judge Mary Dorgan and remanded in custody until April 16 at Cork District Court.