Cork men accused of pouring boiling water over woman charged with assault causing harm
Two men have been charged with assault causing harm following a violent burglary in Cork, Ireland. The victims, a man and a woman, were allegedly attacked with a scissors and boiling water in their home.
Why it matters
This case highlights a severe instance of violent crime and the ongoing legal proceedings within the Irish justice system.
It is also alleged the woman's partner was stabbed in the face with a scissors. Picture: Larry Cummins
Two men have both been charged with two counts of assault causing harm arising out of the investigation of a burglary where it was alleged a kettle of boiling water was poured over a woman in her bedroom and her partner was stabbed in the face with a scissors.
43-year-old Michael O’Connor, of no fixed address, and 43-year-old Patrick O’Driscoll, also of no fixed address, appeared in Cork District Court where the assault causing harm charges were brought against them. They had previously been charged with burglary and criminal damage, arising out of the same alleged incident.
Sergeant David Fleming applied for an adjournment of the case until September 29 to allow time for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case.
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