The teenager, who can’t be identified as he is a minor, is charged with assault causing harm to Fr Paul Murphy at Renmore Barracks
A 16-year-old boy has been remanded in custody after appearing before a special sitting of Galway District Juvenile Court on Saturday afternoon in relation to the stabbing of an army chaplain at Renmore Barracks in the city on Thursday night.
READ MORE: Gardai suspect teen 'radicalised' online targeted Defence Forces chaplain in terror-motivated attackDetective Sergeant Paul McNulty said Gardaí were objecting to bail for a number of reasons, including the seriousness of the charge. The accused spoke briefly to his solicitor during the 32-minute hearing but did not address the court. Judge Furlong said he was refusing bail because of the seriousness of the case and the strength of the evidence.
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