Cork Man Faces Assault Charges | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A shocking assault in Cork has sent shockwaves through the community — Michael Faulkner is charged with smashing a glass bottle into a homeless man’s face, caught on CCTV. The victim suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Faulkner, arrested in May and appearing via video from prison, faced legal hurdles due to the ongoing legal aid strike — he had no lawyer and asked the judge to dismiss charges, but was denied. The case is stalled as prosecutors haven’t yet sent files to the DPP, prompting the judge to demand an update. Faulkner remains in custody, with his next court date set for…