Robert Rinker named in murder and assault case

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Robert Rinker was identified as the injured friend in a murder and assault case before Dublin Children’s Court, reported on 29 May 2013. He suffered life-threatening injuries during the stabbing in Rialto, Dublin, on 1 December 2012, while his friend Thomas Heinrich died. Two youths, including Wesley Kelly, were charged with murdering Heinrich and assaulting Rinker, and were due to stand trial.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.