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Sunday World
14-07-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin machine gun raid teen waiting for DPP trial decision
The boy, alogside his co-accused who skipped court last month, are both aged 17. A youth accused of being armed with a machine gun during a violent burglary in Dublin was remanded on continuing bail today pending directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). A warrant is still out for the arrest of his teenage co-accused, who skipped court last month. The pair, both aged 17, were initially denied bail on June 14 but were released because, at that time, the Oberstown Detention Campus in Dublin had no room to accommodate the two youths, despite a judge's decision. One of the boys skipped court two days later while his co-accused was ordered to obey conditions and was remanded until today at the Dublin Children's Court. Judge Toale noted that gardaí needed more time to get a decision from the DPP on the case and ordered the teenager, who was supported in court by family members, to come back on a date in September. Court stock image. News in 90 Seconds - Monday July 14th A bail hearing last month was told that a 60-year-old man was "savagely" beaten in front of his terrified family when machine gun-armed intruders forced entry into their home in Shankill, Co Dublin, on June 11. They are accused of aggravated burglary and unlawful possession of a Czech-made 9mm Skorpian machine pistol. The boys, from north Dublin, cannot be named because they are minors. The teenager, who has yet to enter a plea, must obey a 10 pm – 6 am curfew at his home, stay contactable by phone, remain out of the Shankill area, and not contact witnesses. He has had to surrender his passport within 48 hours and is not permitted to apply for alternative travel documents. Two adults are also before the courts on connected charges. At their bail hearings last month, Garda witnesses stated the four acted in joint enterprise. It was alleged that the two masked teens, wearing puffer jackets, travelled to the house on an e-bike, while two men arrived by car. The teenager who was back in court yesterday/today was said to have had a black face cover and approached the house. It was claimed that he removed the gun from the front of his trousers and "pointed" it at the family through the window. The boys allegedly "forced" their way through the front door while a man came through a rear entrance and "savagely" beat one of the occupants. The second boy allegedly used boxer shorts as a balaclava and left with the gun on an e-bike. A civilian witness was said to have observed him discarding it before he allegedly drove onto the M50, where he crashed between Junction 12 and 13 and was arrested.
RTÉ News
04-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Two in court over petrol bomb attack of Dublin home
Two people have appeared in court charged in connection with a petrol bomb attack at a home in Dublin in May earlier this year. The three occupants were treated for non life-threatening injuries but their family dog died in the blaze. A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because he is a minor and has the right to anonymity, appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court. He was charged with arson of the house on Landen Road in Ballyfermot on 21 May. The teenager, accompanied to court by his mother, did not address the court and has yet to enter a plea. He made no reply when charged. Gardaí objected to bail. Judge Toale refused bail and remanded the teenager to the Oberstown Children's Detention Campus to appear again next week for directions from the DPP. Meanwhile, co-defendant, 23-year-old Curtis Stafford, of Rutland Grove, Crumlin, appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court, also charged with arson. He was granted legal aid, refused bail and remanded in custody to appear again on 11 July. In the third arrest in this investigation, a teenage boy was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin on Friday and could be held for 24 hours.
The Journal
27-06-2025
- The Journal
Teenage boy charged with attempted rape of woman in Dublin pub
A TEENAGE BOY is to face trial accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in a Dublin pub. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court after gardai received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. He faces two counts of attempted rape and one for sexual assault of the same named female on a date last year when he was aged 16. Judge Toale heard he made no reply when charged, and there was no garda objection to bail with conditions. Defence solicitor Martin O'Donnell informed the judge that his client had consented to sign on at a Garda station once a week and that he had no contact with the alleged injured party. Advertisement The teen was also ordered to hand over his passport to gardai. The court heard the DPP-directed trial on indictment, and due to the nature of the allegation, the youth will face trial in the Central Criminal Court, which has greater sentencing powers. He will appear again at the Children's Court in July to be served with the prosecution's book of evidence and returned for trial. Mr O'Donnell said he understood it was 'more or less ready'. Legal aid was granted to the teenager who was accompanied to court by family members. No evidence about the incident was given in the juvenile court, which does not have the power to consider accepting jurisdiction for the case.
Irish Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Teen boy to face trial accused of attempted rape of woman in Dublin pub
A teenage boy is to face trial accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in a Dublin pub. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court after gardai received directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. He faces two counts of attempted rape and one for sexual assault of the same named female on a date last year when he was aged 16. Judge Toale heard he made no reply when charged, and there was no garda objection to bail with conditions. Defence solicitor Martin O'Donnell informed the judge that his client had consented to sign on at a Garda station once a week and that he had no contact with the alleged injured party. The teen was also ordered to hand over his passport to gardai. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week The court heard the DPP-directed trial on indictment, and due to the nature of the allegation, the youth will face trial in the Central Criminal Court, which has greater sentencing powers. He will appear again at the Children's Court in July to be served with the prosecution's book of evidence and returned for trial. Mr O'Donnell said he understood it was 'more or less ready'. Legal aid was granted to the teenager who was accompanied to court by family members. No evidence about the incident was given in the juvenile court, which does not have the power to consider accepting jurisdiction for the case.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Closed GP surgery could reopen as part of multimillion-pound investment
A WINTON-based GP surgery, which closed in 2023, could reopen as part of a multimillion-pound government investment. Winton Health Centre is earmarked for government funding as part of a £102 million investment into local GP services. The centre, which closed its doors in 2023, is among 1,000 GP surgeries included in a list of projects as part of funding to refurbish and upgrade facilities to deliver more appointments to support more patients. More than 10,000 patients were registered at the practice, and a spokesman for NHS Dorset previously said most have been transferred to a new practice. Campaigners, residents and Jessica Toale MP have welcomed news that Winton Health Centre in Alma Road has been included in the latest round of government funding to fix the foundations of the NHS. Jessica Toale, MP for Bournemouth West, said: 'This is great news for local people. 'This is the biggest public investment in GP facilities for years and couldn't have come at a better time for Winton residents. I've been raising the need for secure GP services in Winton with local NHS bosses and Health Ministers since I was first elected to Bournemouth West last summer.' She added: 'I am so pleased that the area was included as part of this significant funding boost to our NHS. I hope this demonstrates just how determined this government is to fix the foundations of the NHS.' Resident and former nurse Nikki Howard, who has been campaigning for local GP services since the centre closed, said: 'It's been a worrying time for patients. This is great news – we really do need a local surgery for local people.' NHS Dorset has submitted plans to NHS England for approval and will meet with Ms Toale later this month to share further details on how the centre will be run, what services it will include and when it could open. As soon as the scheme is given the green light by NHS England, work can begin. All projects receiving funding under this scheme are due for completion by the April 2026. Ms Toale added: 'I'll continue to liaise with NHS Dorset and partners to ensure the new Winton Health Centre meets the needs of the community.'
