A 38-year-old man appeared before Cork District Court, facing charges of assault causing harm to his elderly grandmother, who later died.
Stella Nnamdi, 82, passed away on Tuesday at Cork University Hospital following an incident at her home in Carrigaline, Co Cork, on Sunday. Originally from Nigeria, Ms. Nnamdi had lived with her daughter in Garrydhu Drive, a residential area in Carrigaline, for over 15 years.
Brian Nnamdi Ogbo, of Garrydhu Drive, Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline, was brought before the court, where he was formally charged with assaulting Ms. Nnamdi. The alleged incident occurred on Sunday, leading to his arrest.
Detective Garda Tom Delaney informed the court that when the charge was presented to Mr. Ogbo at 10:26 pm the previous night, he did not respond.
Presiding over the hearing, Judge Mary Dorgan denied a bail application and ordered that Mr. Ogbo remain in custody for a week pending further proceedings. The case has drawn significant local attention due to the tragic circumstances surrounding Ms. Nnamdi’s death and the serious nature of the charge.