Young man faces trial over alleged blade assault at Oberstown campus
A young man accused of producing a blade while seriously assaulting a male at a children’s detention campus is facing trial on the charges.
The 20-year-old had the case adjourned for the preparation of the book of evidence when he appeared before Balbriggan District Court.
The accused, who cannot be identified as he was a juvenile at the time of the offences, is charged with seriously assaulting a male and producing a bladed weapon at Oberstown Children Detention Campus in Lusk, Co Dublin, on November 15, 2023.
Due to the solicitor’s strike, the accused was not legally represented
Detective Garda Ross Rowan told the court that the DPP had directed trial on indictment in the circuit court on the charges.
Judge Catriona Murray remanded the accused on bail in his own bond of €200.
Due to the solicitor’s strike, the accused was not legally represented.
Judge Murray told the accused to contact his solicitor, Yvonne Bambury, and seek her advice.
The judge adjourned the case to September for the book of evidence.
The accused has not yet indicated a plea to the charges.