A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of father-of-two Ian Baitson in Cobh, Co Cork.
Dylan Scannell, with an address at O’Rahilly Street, Cobh, was brought before a special sitting of the district court in Midleton this morning where he was charged with the murder of Ian Baitson at Newtown, Cobh.
Detective Sgt Ger O’Shaughnessy gave evidence of arresting Mr Scannell yesterday and said he made no reply when charged and cautioned.
Superintendent Adrian Gamble said the State’s application was to remand Mr Scannell in custody to appear again before the district court tomorrow.
Solicitor Ken Murray said there would be no application for bail today given the charge, but said he would be applying for free legal aid for his client.
Judge Colm Roberts granted the application for free legal aid and remanded the 30-year-old in custody to appear again in the district court tomorrow in Mallow via video link.
