Two men who allegedly fought in Cork toy shop days before Christmas opt to contest their cases

                2 MEN WHO supposedly traded punches and tossed each other in to racks at a Cork toy store simply days before Christmas in 2023 have actually chosen to contest their cases.

Cork District Court formerly heard that a fist battle apparently happened in between Brian McDonagh (38) and Patrick McCarthy (23) at Smyths Toys Store at a retail park in Kinsale Road, Cork city at 4pm on 18 December 2023.

Sergeant Gearoid Davis stated that CCTV video footage from the store revealed 2 males strolling with function towards each other from either end of an aisle.

“Brian McDonagh and Patrick McCarthy appear to speak extremely quickly before Brian McDonagh punches Patrick McCarthy, triggering him to fall onto toys on the racks.

“As they are doing this, there is a female standing near them with a kid in her arms. She appears to take shock when she ends up being conscious of what is taking place next to her.

“She rapidly leaves the aisle. Brian McDonagh and Patrick McCarthy continued battling each other as the guard tries to separate them.

“They toss each other into the shelving at either side of the aisle. They embrace a boxing position and trade punches.

“Patrick McCarthy gets a product from a rack and tosses it at Brian McDonagh. They ultimately different.”

McDonagh of Devlin Street, Fermoy, Co Cork and McCarthy of Spring Lane stopping website, Ballyvolane, Cork were formerly charged with taking part in an affray and triggering criminal damage.

They were due back before the court today for Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) instructions. Judge David Waters formerly decreased to accept jurisdiction in the event.

McDonagh was not in the body of Cork District Court when his case was called today.

Defence lawyer, Joe Cuddigan, stated that relative of McDonagh and his better half had actually treated them to a surprise journey.

“I am looking for a brief adjournment. They flew out on Sunday and are back on Wednesday. He (McDonagh) had no hand, act or part in (the reservation) of it.”

The case was formerly adjourned for DPP instructions.

Sergeant Davis today stated that the DPP had actually directed trial on indictment, with the choice of a signed plea in relation to both implicated males.

Books of proof will be prepared in relation to McDonagh and McCarthy as they have actually chosen to contest their particular cases.

McCarthy existed in court today. He was represented by lawyer Diane Hallahan.

Both guys have actually been remanded on bail to appear before the court once again on 14 December. It is comprehended books of proof will be served on the guys on that event.