Thirteen men and three women, ranging in age from 20 to 27, have appeared in court charged in connection with serious public order incidents in Cork city centre last night.
They appeared before Cork District Court at a vacation sitting of the court.
Judge John King was told the alleged offences occurred yesterday evening at Oliver Plunkett Street, Daunt Square, Patrick Street, Cornmarket Street and Grand Parade.
No exact details were given as to the nature of the alleged incidents as evidence of arrest, charge and caution for all 16 was given by certificate.
Sgt Gearóid Davis told Judge John King that further directions are awaited from the DPP in relation to all of the defendants.
Godson Ikebundu, 22, of Bruach Na Sionna, Castleconnell, Co Limerick, was charged with two public order offences in Cork city centre yesterday evening. He was also charged with a Section 2 assault.
Martin Ekhosuehi, 22, of Willow Gardens, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Cork faces three public order charges linked to alleged incidents in the Grand Parade in Cork last night.
Matthew Ekhosuehi, 23, of the same address is charged with three public order offences in relation to his alleged involvement in incidents on Cornmarket Street in Cork yesterday evening.
Marvin Ekhosuehi, 20, again of the same address, was charged with two public order offences arising out of his alleged involvement in incidents on Oliver Plunkett Street last night.
Emmanuela Anab, 25, of Alden, Shamrock Lawn, Douglas, Cork is charged with using threatening or abusive language, insulting behaviour, and failure to comply with garda directions. He also faces one charge under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act charge.
Maureen Aigbera, 20, of Hazelwood, Riverstown, Cork, was charged with three offences under the public order act arising out of alleged offences on St Patrick's Street. She was also charged with one offence under the Misue of Drugs Act.
Checkwuebka Ian Akaboga, 22, of Inish Fall, Bandon, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork last night.
Kanyisola Akintope, 23, of Elm Vale, Wilton, Cork, was charged with two public order offences on Prince's Street in the city last night.
Dylan Mdangoh Nchantea, 27, of Larchfield, Bridgemount, Carrigaline, Co Cork was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street last night.
Malcolm Oshe, 22, of Brooklodge Drive, Glanmire, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences, including obstruction, using threatening or abusive language, and failure to comply with a garda, on Daunt Square in Cork city yesterday evening.
Melanie Oshe, 20, of the same address, faces two public order charges arising out of alleged incidents on Oliver Plunkett Street last night.
Farid Murphy Lahadjo, 23, of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork, was charged with three public order offences on Oliver Plunkett Street last night.
Djomiou Lahadjo, 21, of the same address, was also charged with three public order offences at the same location.
Emmanuella Itsede, 22, of Lios Rua, Cahermoneen, Tralee, Co Kerry, was charged with two public order offences on Prince’s Street in Cork last night.
Kamji Gotwen, 20, with an address at Fresh Student Living, Brickfield Lane in Dublin, was charged with three public order offences on Prince’s Street yesterday evening.
Chimdi Oji, 23, of Grangewood Court, Grange, Cork is charged with three public order offences in Cork city centre yesterday evening.
Sgt Davis told the court that there was no objection to bail in the case.
However, all of the defendants have to stay out of Cork city centre, except for medical or legal appointments.
All 16 were remanded on bail to appear before the court again on 8 October next.
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