Court hearing for man accused of Offaly medical centre window damage
Drug possession charge also brought at Tullamore District Court against man with local address
A COURT hearing has been scheduled in relation to a man accused of drugs and criminal damage offences.
Patrick Cullen (42), Norbury Woods Avenue, Tullamore allegedly possessed cannabis herb at his address on July 15 last.
Mr Cullen is also accused of entering Leigheas Medical Centre, Arden Road, Tullamore as a trespasser on July 26 last and and committing criminal damage by breaking windows.
When Mr Cullen appeared before Judge Andrew Gubbins at Tullamore District Court, John O'Dwyer, BL, defending, said that a hearing would be required.
Sergeant Justine Reilly said the DPP had directed the matter could be disposed of summarily and added it was being alleged that €10 worth of cannabis had been found.
In relation to the criminal damage charge, Sergeant Reilly said it would be alleged that a glass panel on a door was smashed and the premises was ransacked.
Judge Gubbins remanded Mr Cullen on continuing bail to appear in court again for the hearing on December 7.
Hearings before a judge take place in the District Court when charges are denied by the accused.
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