Man found hiding in pub toilet

Gardaí on routine patrol attended where they found a pub had been broken into. A search of the premises was carried out where gardaí discovered a man hiding inside a bathroom.

The man in his 20s was arrested and brought to Cobh Garda Station. Gardaí later discovered another burglary had taken place at a shop nearby.

Inspector Joe O’Connor said: “I would like to commend the members of the public for contacting us when they spotted something out of the ordinary. Thanks to the strong relationship we share with the local community here in Cobh, and throughout the country, we are improving community safety together.”

The man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. He was charged and is due to appear in court on 6 May.