Members of the armed support init had to assist in the arrest of a man who allegedly barricaded himself in a store room at the Istanbul Market premises in Cork city and set off fire extinguishers that caused extensive damage. These were the allegations made by Sergeant John Dineen in the case against Kevin Buckley, aged 26, of 5C Shanakiel Place, Blarney, Co Cork, at Cork District Court. Judge Catherine Ryan accepted jurisdiction for the case when informed of the extent of the alleged criminal damage. Sergeant John Dineen outlined the background to the matter which related to the Istanbul Market, 55 North Main St, Cork, on September 22, 2025. Frank Buttimer solicitor asked for a precis of the evidence in the case to be given to the defence.

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 17:29 UTC