By Joe McCabe
joe@monaghanpost.com

A DRUG addict who hijacked an 86-year-old Carrickmacross pensioner’s car at knifepoint on Sunday last has been remanded in custody for a week to Castleblayney District Court
on October 15.

“I am very, very sorry. I did this due to the intensity of the addiction that I have”, Daniel Wiliams said in evidence.
Under a false name Williams gained access to retired baker, Packie McDermott’s car as he sat listening
to a football match. Williams then asked him to give him a lift.

When the old man became suspicious Williams pulled a knife and ordered him to hand over money.

A struggle ensued during which Mr McDermott sustained a cut to one hand and brusing to his other hand.
Williams then pushed the pensioner out of his own car and onto the ground where the victim sustained
injuries to his knees.

Williams was later arrested by Garda Smith at 11.15pm on Sunday night.