Woman claims boiling water poured over her at her Old Blackrock Rd home

It has been alleged that a kettle of boiling water was poured over a woman in her bedroom by a man who kicked in her front door, and her partner was stabbed in the face with a scissors, in a case where the accused man was remanded in custody until July 14.

Judge Miriam Walsh remanded the accused in continuing custody on the application of Sergeant Aisling Murphy at Cork District Court.

Michael O’Connor, aged 43, of no fixed address, appeared in court by video link from prison and was without legal representation at his latest appearance in this case due to the withdrawal of solicitors from the free legal aid scheme in the ongoing dispute.

Detective Sergeant Colin Greenway objected to bail being granted to Michael O’Connor because of the seriousness of the allegations in the case.

“He has serious addiction issues with heroin and crack cocaine, and if granted bail I believe his behaviour would continue to be erratic,” the detective said.

“There is concern about danger to members of the public.”

Mr O’Connor said his alcohol and drug difficulties were behind him, and he wanted to change his ways and stay clean and sober. 

He also said he wanted to attend to the medical attention he needed following a stabbing to his face that occurred days after the alleged incident on which he is charged.

The detective objected to bail on the basis of the seriousness of the alleged burglary.

“On April 28, a male and female attended the Anglesea Garda Station public office after 1am and they both reported they were victims of an assault which was alleged to have occurred within the property at Old Blackrock Road, Cork city.

Det Sgt Greenway said: “It was alleged that two males known to them kicked in the front door of the apartment, causing damage. They both alleged that they were assaulted by a Michael O’Connor and another male.

“Both parties alleged that they were assaulted with a scissors and the female alleged that she had a kettle of boiling hot water poured over her.

“The woman presented with visible burns and scalding to her neck and body, and was having trouble catching her breath. The man sustained three minor stab wounds to his face and body as a result of the alleged scissors attack. They were both taken to Mercy University Hospital by ambulance.”