A snake was tossed on to a lady in her home in Cork, it was declared throughout a personal hearing of Cork District Court.
The case was held in-camera as it included a supposed breach of the Domestic Violence Act.
Garda John Kerins detained a 32-year-old guy and brought him prior to the court.
Garda Kerins said: “It is alleged that he threw a snake at the applicant, putting her in fear.”
Judge Olann Kelleher reacted: “A snake?” And the garda verified it was declared a snake was tossed at the girl.
There is a safety order in location when the accused is needed not to put her in worry.
The declared event at about 9pm on February 28 led to the accused being prosecuted for a breach of the safety order.
Defence lawyer Shane Collins-Daly was selected to represent the implicated on complimentary legal help.
“He is out of work due to mental health issue,” Mr Collins-Daly said.
Judge Kelleher adjourned the case for a fortnight at Cork District Court to enable time for instructions to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions, on the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis.
The charge states he breached the safety order, putting his partner in worry by acting strongly, threatening to damage himself and tossing a snake on to her.
