Teenage brothers remanded after alleged assault on 17-year-old in Longford

LONGFORD, IRELAND – Two teenage brothers in Longford, Ireland, have been remanded to Oberstown Children’s Detention Centre following an appearance in court where they were charged with an assault on a 17-year-old boy on Saturday. The alleged attack resulted in the victim sustaining serious head injuries, leading to the arrest of the two siblings, aged 17 and 16. During a session at Longford District Court, Detective Garda Orla Geraghty presented evidence of the arrest, charge, …

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Suspect in Violent Attack on Editor’s Family Remanded in Kisii Prison, Declared Flight Risk

Kisii, Kenya – The suspect allegedly involved in a violent assault against the family of Evelyne Kwamboka, an editor at Standard Group, has been placed in custody at Kisii Remand Prison. Job Morara faced remand after failing to attend a court hearing, leading Senior Resident Magistrate Christabel Agutu to deem him a flight risk. Morara, apprehended at his residence, provided no compelling explanation for missing the previous court appearance. Despite claiming to have been unwell, …

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Man Accused of Attacking Sleeping Wife with Boiling Water and Claw-Hammer Remanded in Custody

Cork, Ireland – A 63-year-old man from Cork, Ireland, faced the High Court in an appeal for bail after allegedly attacking his sleeping wife with boiling water and a claw-hammer. The accused, Noel Twomey, was unsuccessful in his appeal and was remanded in custody for a further fortnight, as reported by Sergeant Aisling Murphy at Cork District Court. The Director of Public Prosecutions had not yet given directions on the case, prompting an adjournment until …

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