A 17-year-old boy has appeared before the Dublin Children’s Court on a second murder charge in connection with the killing of two Polish men in February.
The teenager, who cannot be named because he is a juvenile, had been earlier charged with the murder of Pawel Kalite (29) on Benbulben Road, Drimnagh, Dublin, on February 23rd.
He had been remanded to appear today to be served with the book of evidence in the case, which is to be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.
However, Judge Patrick McMahon heard that another charge was being brought against the boy.
The boy was charged with the murder of Marius Szwajkos (27), on Benbulben Road, Drimnagh, on February 23rd.
The court heard garda evidence that the defendant made no reply when cautioned and charged.
Gardai sought a remand in custody.
Defence solicitor Sarah Molloy said that given the nature of the offence a bail application could not be made in the Children’s Court.
The teenager, who is from the south-east inner city area of Dublin, had already taken up High Court bail in relation to the first murder charge which was brought against him in March.
Judge Patrick McMahon granted legal aid and remanded the teenager in custody to St Patrick’s Institution for one week pending the completion of the book of evidence.
The court has already been told that “It is being prepared it is a hefty book of evidence with over 200 statements and CCTV evidence as well”.
Mr Szwaijkos and his friend Pawel Kalite (29) were stabbed in the throat and head with a screwdriver after they allegedly became involved in an argument with teenagers outside shops on Benbulben Road, a short distance from where they lived. Mr Kalite died five days later.