Hunt for escaped man continues in Co Cork

Gardaí in Co Cork are today still searching for a 33-year-old man who escaped as they attempted to arrest him at a halting site…

Gardaí in Co Cork are today still searching for a 33-year-old man who escaped as they attempted to arrest him at a halting site yesterday morning.

They want to question Patrick O'Driscoll about a burglary at Coachford in north Co Cork earlier this month.

Gardaí have warned the public not to approach him and are appealing to people to contact them immediately if they see him.

Mr O'Driscoll is described as 5'10" in height, of strong build, with short dark brown hair.

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