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Case No. 12832Public order offence (threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Cork · 17 Mar 2025

Congolese man remanded back into custody over train station platform incident in Cork

Mbuku Desire (36), a Congolese man from Dublin, was remanded back into custody at Clover Hill District Court after being charged with threatening and abusive behaviour for allegedly running down a train station platform track at Little Island, Co Cork, on St Patrick's Day 2025. His case is listed for mention at Cork City District Court on 3 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Little Island train station at Kilcoolishal, Glounthaune. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with threatening and abusive behaviour likely to lead to a breach of the peace. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe was released on therapeutic bail to receive mental health treatments at a Dublin hospital. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded back into custody for two weeks. (gript.ie)
  • courtHe is to appear before Cork City District Court on 3 September for a mention. (gript.ie)
  • courtJudge Miriam Walsh heard the case at Clover Hill District Court. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe came to Ireland in 2005 to apply for international protection. (gript.ie)
  • otherGroups and families were present at the station at the time. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe mental health treatment is now complete. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Aug2025
    In courtgript.ie, follow-up
    Congolese man to be remanded back in custody - Gript

    Reports that the accused was remanded back into custody for two weeks after completing therapeutic bail for mental health treatment, with his case listed for mention at Cork City District Court on 3 September.

    accused, Mbuku Desire, 36, male, Congolese, named, non-irishMbuku Desire