Out of his depth: a Garda operation foils the suspected car thief, who finally realises the game's up when a detective draws his gun

A man appeared in a Dublin court yesterday following an incident involving a high speed chase which ended when a car was driven into Dublin Bay.

John Redmond (32), of North Clarence St, Dublin, was before Dublin District Court charged with the unauthorised taking of a car.

The court heard that Redmond was arrested on Greenfield Road in Sutton on Saturday and brought to Clontarf Garda Station.

Mr Redmond was handed a copy of the charge sheet and said “I apologise” after caution, the court was told.

His solicitor, Tony Collier, said there would be no application for bail. He said that his client had “psychiatric difficulties” and “very much needs to see a doctor”.

Mr Redmond made no comment during the brief appearance. The court also heard that there was a Circuit Court warrant in existence for the accused who is charged under Section 112 of the Road Traffic Act.

Mr Redmond was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Court to appear again on April 6.

It was directed that he receive the appropriate psychiatric and medical attention while in custody.

The car chase ended when the car was driven into the sea into Dublin Bay at Sutton Strand.

Mr Redmond was arrested by detectives after he abandoned his car and waded further out to sea.

Belfast Telegraph