Men charged with assault causing harm arising out of Cork burglary investigation

Books of evidence were served on two men who are both charged with two counts of assault causing harm arising out of the investigation of a burglary where it was alleged that a kettle of boiling water was poured over a woman in her bedroom while her partner was stabbed in the face with a pair of scissors.

Michael O’Connor, aged 43, of no fixed address, and Patrick O’Driscoll, aged 43, also of no fixed address, appeared in Cork District Court where Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that books of evidence had been served on them.

Both men are charged with assault causing harm, as well as burglary and criminal damage, arising out of the same alleged incident. Sergeant Gearóid Davis applied to have the cases against the two accused sent forward for trial at the next sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court, commencing on October 27.

Detective Sergeant Colin Greenway previously outlined the allegations: “On April 28, a male and female attended the Anglesea Garda Station public office after 1am, and they both reported that they were victims of an assault which was alleged to have occurred within the property at Old Blackrock Road, Cork City.

“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.”