Detective believes suspect for Cork dog theft caught red-handed Michael Molloy (28) tells court he sold car used by person who attacked owner and took animal earlier that day about 5 hours ago
A 28-year-old has been remanded in custody after being charged in connection with an incident where a man was attacked with a hammer and had his dog stolen in Cork city. Michael Molloy, of An Faill, Cul Ard, Carrigtwohill, appeared before Cork District Court charged with robbing a dog from Denis McCarthy at Ballincollie Road, Ballyvolane on April 11th last. Det Garda Brian Murphy gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. He said Mr Molloy made no reply to the charge when it was put to him. He said gardai were objecting to bail due to the seriousness of the charge.