LAST UPDATE | 13 Jan 2021

A MIDDLE-AGED man has been charged with the manslaughter of a man in his forties who was allegedly assaulted while using a pop-up soup kitchen on Patrick Street in Cork city centre in September of 2019. 

Adrian Henry, who is a native of the UK,  appeared before Cork District Court where he was charged with the manslaughter of James Duncan (40) at Patrick Street in Cork on 12 September 2019.

Mr Duncan with an address at Dunmore Gardens, Knocknaheeny in Cork, was transferred by ambulance to Cork University Hospital on the night in question. He underwent emergency surgery for serious brain injuries and was placed on a ventilator. However, he passed away on 25 October 2019. 

Detective Garda Neil Walsh of Anglesea Street Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. He told the court that Henry (48) replied “Not guilty” when the manslaughter charge was put to him under caution 

Sgt John Kelleher said that the DPP had directed that the matter be dealt by way of trial by indictment at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. He applied for an adjournment of the case until 17 February.

Det Garda Walsh said that gardai had no objection to bail for Henry once he abided by certain conditions. These included that he reside at an address at Seminary Road in Blackpool on the northside of Cork city and notify gardai in writing of any change of residence.

He also said that gardai were seeking to have Henry sign on three times  a week at Anglesea Street Garda Station. Henry was asked to provide gardaí with a mobile phone number on which he can be contacted around the clock. The defendant was also warned to stay off intoxicants. 

Henry’s solicitor, Frank Buttimer said his client, whom the court heard had been in rehab overseas, was willing to abide by the terms set down by the courts. 

Judge Olann Kelleher granted Henry bail. He remanded him on his own bond to appear again at Cork District Court on February 17th. He told Henry that he would be imprisoned if he breached any of the terms of his bail.

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