GARDAÍ IN CORK have arrested and charged a man on foot of a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) in relation to a burglary which happened in 2016.

The burglary happened at a house in the Union Hall area of Skibbereen, Co Cork on 2 October 2016.

Gardaí said that, at around 1.30am on that morning, it is alleged that a man entered the house and armed himself with a knife. He threatened the occupant, stole their mobile phone and left the scene.

An investigation was carried out by gardaí in the Clonakilty district and a man in his 20s was arrested today on foot of an EAW with the assistance of the PSNI.

He is due in court tomorrow.

Comments are off for legal reasons.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Man arrested on foot of European Arrest Warrant over 2016 Cork burglary

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.