Youth's manslaughter sentencing adjourned at Central Criminal Court

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A youth's manslaughter sentencing was adjourned at the Central Criminal Court, as reported on 21 January 2019. The teenager was convicted of manslaughter but acquitted of murder after the death of Dovydas Jenkas in Claremorris, Co Mayo.

Ms Justice Eileen Creedon delayed sentencing until October after the youth underwent brain surgery for ongoing epileptic seizures. The judge said she understood the health grounds but remained anxious to deal with the matter, including the victim's family’s position.