Man (40s) appears in court charged with stabbing in Co Cork

Olivia Kelleher

A man in his 40s has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident in which a man was taken to hospital after he suffered a slash wound to one of his calves.

Romeo Bruma, who is a native of Romania, appeared before a special sitting of Mallow District Court in Co Cork on Sunday,

The 43-year-old was charged in connection with a stabbing incident in Mitchelstown in Co Cork on Saturday morning.

Mr Bruma was charged with assault causing harm to another man at Upper Cork Street, Mitchelstown on October 11th. The alleged offence is contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.

Defence solicitor, Padraig O’Connell told Judge John King that Mr Bruma was not applying for bail at this time.

Sgt Dave Delea applied for the accused be remanded in custody to appear before Mallow District Court again on Tuesday.

Judge King acceded to his request and granted free legal aid in the case. Mr Bruma (43) will also receive the assistance of an interpreter when he is back before the court on Tuesday.

The injured party is being treated for non life threatening injuries at Cork University Hospital.