Man for court over Dublin inner-city killing

A 19-year-old man appeared before Dublin District Court today charged with the killing of a man in Dublin's inner city on Thursday…

A 19-year-old man appeared before Dublin District Court today charged with the killing of a man in Dublin's inner city on Thursday.

Paul Farrell (46) of Buckingham Street, Dublin 1 - originally from the Coolock area in north Dublin - died from multiple head injuries.

His body was found in Coke Lane, near the Smithfield area of the city.

Gary Gleeson, originally from south Dublin, was this afternoon charged with assaulting Mr Farrell.

He was remanded in custody.

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