A 19-year-old man is due in court in Cork after he spat at a member of An Garda Siochana.
Gardai were called to a domestic incident in Deanrock Estate in Togher at around 2.30am when a 19-year-old man became aggressive with officers while leaving a house.
One garda was spat at in the face before the culprit told them he had coronavirus, Cork Beo reports.
One arrest was made and a teen was taken to Bridewell Garda Station.
He's due to appear before a special sitting of Anglesea Street District Court this afternoon.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Togher attended a domestic incident at Deanrock Estate, Togher in the early hours of this morning Sunday, 29th March, 2020.
"At approximately 2.30a.m. a man (19 years) was leaving his home and became aggressive with Gardaí and spat at a member in the face and proceeded to advise the member he had coronavirus.
"The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Bridewell Garda Station where he has been charged in relation to the incident and is due to appear before a special sitting of Anglesea Street District Court this morning Sunday 29th March, 2020 at 12.30p.m.
"Investigations ongoing."
