A group consisting of thirteen males and three females between ages 20 to 27 have made an appearance in court, facing accusations related to a serious case of public misconduct in Cork city centre on a Sunday evening. Their case was heard by Judge John King during a holiday session of the Cork District Court the following Monday.
While no precise details have been provided about the nature of the supposed incidents, arrest, charges and caution evidence has been presented for all the sixteen individuals involved. Allegedly, these incidents took place in various streets including Oliver Plunkett Street, Daunt Square, Patrick Street, Cornmarket Street and Grand Parade.
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Sgt Gearóid Davis informed the judge that further instructions regarding all the defendants are being expected from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Among those appearing in court included individuals such as Godson Ikebundu (22), from Bruach Na Sionna, Castleconnell, Co Limerick who faces a pair of public order and a section 2 assault charges in Cork city centre.
Martin Ekhosuehi (22), from Willow Gardens, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Co Cork is faced with three public order charges connected to alleged incidents in Grand Parade. Matthew and Marvin Ekhosuehi, from the same address, aged 23 and 20 respectively, face public order charges for their alleged involvement in incidents on Cornmarket Street and Oliver Plunkett Street.
Emmanuela Anabo (25), from Shamrock Lawn, Douglas, Co Cork, faces charges for using threatening or abusive language, insulting behaviour, and failure to adhere to Garda directions while also confronting one charge under section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Maureen Aigbera (20), from Hazelwood, Riverstown, Co Cork is charged with three crimes under the Public Order Act due to suspected offences on St Patrick’s Street and a single charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Twenty-two-year-old Ian Akaboga Checkwuebka from Inish Fall, Bandon, Co Cork, has been prosecuted with three public order crimes committed on Oliver Plunkett Street. Kanyisola Akintope, aged 23 from Elm Vale, Wilton, Co Cork, faces charges for two public order infringements on Prince’s Street.
Dylan Mdangoh Nchantea of Larchfield, Bridgemount, Carrigaline, Co Cork, aged 27, has been indicted for three public order discrepancies on Oliver Plunkett Street. Malcolm Oshe, 22 years old from Brooklodge Drive, Glanmire, Co Cork, faces numerous charges consisting of obstruction, using offensive language, and an alleged failure to obey a garda at Daunt Square. His charge includes three public order offences.
Melanie Oshe, shares an abode with Malcolm and currently levelled with two public order charges concerning supposed incidents on Oliver Plunkett Street. Farid Murphy Lahadjo, aged 23 and resident of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork, has been accused of three public order offences committed on Oliver Plunkett Street, as has Djomiou Lahadjo, 21, residing at the same address.
Emmanuella Itsede, hailing from Lios Rua, Cahermoneen, Tralee, Co Kerry, aged 22, has been charged for two public order contraventions on Prince’s Street. Kamji Gotwen, a 20-year-old resident of Fresh Student Living, Brickfield Lane, Dublin 8, is facing legal action for three public order offences carried out on Prince’s Street as well. Lastly, 23-year-old Chimdi Oji who lives in Grangewood Court, Grange, Co Cork, has been prosecuted for three public order offences committed in Cork city centre.
The court received the information that most of the accused were employed in various sectors including supermarkets, a sports shop, and trade professions. Further, one has recently graduated from college and another is poised to commence a university course in Belfast.
The majority of the accused have been granted free legal aid as their earnings fell below a certain limit. However, one defendant may need to provide a statement of means in order to prove his eligibility for free legal aid.
Sgt Davis informed the court that there was no opposition to granting bail. However, it was required that all accused individuals keep away from the centre of Cork city, except for health-related or legal obligations. One defendant is employed in the city centre. The court has instructed this individual to restrict his presence in the city centre to his scheduled work hours and to return home immediately after work. All 16 have been allowed bail and have been scheduled to reappear in court on the 8th of October.