Case against two men accused of fist fight at toy shop further adjourned

A fist fight in a toy store saw the case against two men coming back before Cork District Court, where it was further adjourned until November 9 for directions from the the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Judge David Waters acceded to the adjournment application by Sergeant Aisling Murphy.

Brian McDonagh, aged 38, of 6 Devlin Street, Fermoy, County Cork, and Patrick McCarthy, aged 23, of 6 Spring Lane halting site, Ballyvolane Road, are both charged with engaging in an affray and causing criminal damage.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis outlined the background to what allegedly occurred at around 4pm on December 18, 2023.

“Brian McDonagh and Patrick McCarthy appear to speak very briefly before Brian McDonagh punches Patrick McCarthy causing him to fall onto toys on the shelves. 

“As they are doing this there is a woman standing near them with a child in her arms.

“She appears to take fright when she becomes aware of what is happening beside her. She quickly leaves the aisle.

“A woman dressed in black walks into the aisle. It is believed this is Sophie McCarthy. 

“She leaves briefly and returns with a security man.

“Brian McDonagh and Patrick McCarthy continued fighting each other as the security guard attempts to separate them.

“They throw each other into the shelving at either side of the aisle. They adopt a boxing stance and trade punches. 

“Patrick McCarthy grabs an item from a shelf and throws it at Brian McDonagh. They eventually separate.”

Judge Waters previously stated that the case was too serious for the district court and he was refusing jurisdiction.