Mr McCarney was charged with assault and resisting Garda Willie O’Donoghue in the execution of his duty at Macroom District Court on February 7th, and with attempting to escape from Garda custody at Macroom District Court on the same date. Leapt from custody areaThe two charges arose as result of Mr McCarney leaping from the custody area and trying to escape out the door of Macroom courthouse, only to be confronted by a number of gardaí, including Garda O’Donoghue, who was shoved to the ground as he tried to restrain Mr McCarney. He pointed out that gardaí had impounded Mr McCarney’s 2007 Mercedes, which was conservatively valued at €5,000, so they also had security. He further noted Mr McCarney had apologised for his actions in Macroom courthouse. Vehemently opposedInsp Meany said gardaí were vehemently opposed to Mr McCarney getting bail, as he reminded Judge Dorgan he had made desperate efforts to avoid capture or to escape custody at Ballinhassig and Macroom, and gardaí feared he would not stand trial if not remanded in custody.

Source: The Irish Times February 10, 2018 19:07 UTC