15-year-old boy charged with assault causing harm at Raheny Dart station
A 15-year-old Dublin schoolboy was charged with assault causing harm to a man at Raheny Dart station on 5 December 2024, following an operation targeting anti-social behaviour at train stations in the Raheny and Coolock areas. He was granted bail with conditions at Dublin Children's Court, with the case set to resume in May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged30 Jan
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe boy was charged with assault causing harm to a male at Raheny Dart station. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe boy made no reply when charged. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe alleged incident started away from the Dart station but continued and concluded there. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe boy was arrested during an operation targeting anti-social behaviour at train stations in the Raheny and Coolock areas of Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe alleged incident occurred on 5 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident allegedly occurred on 5 December 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe garda sought a lengthy adjournment pending DPP directions due to the complexity of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with assault causing harm to a male at Raheny Dart station. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Judge Paul Kelly at Dublin Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case is set to resume in May. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe boy appeared before Judge Paul Kelly at Dublin Children's Court. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe garda sought a lengthy adjournment pending directions from the DPP due to the complexity of the investigation. (dublinlive.ie)
- courtBail conditions included staying away from train stations, not travelling on Irish rail unless in the presence of a responsible adult to go to school, and a 9pm–7am curfew. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe boy made no reply when charged, according to Garda Adrian Murphy. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis mother was present and supportive during his time in Garda custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherIt was the boy's first time in court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe teenager was in a group which did not include the alleged injured party. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherBail conditions included staying away from train stations, not travelling on Irish rail unless in the presence of a responsible adult to go to school, and a 9pm to 7am curfew. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge did not agree to prohibit the boy from being in large gatherings or groups of more than four or five in public spaces. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe boy has not yet indicated a plea and was granted legal aid. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherThree other boys arrested during the operation were released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Jan2025Boy, 15, charged with Dart station attack during 'complex' investigation
The boy was charged and granted bail with conditions (stay away from train stations, no Irish rail travel without a responsible adult except to school, 9pm–7am curfew) at Dublin Children's Court. The garda sought a lengthy adjournment pending DPP directions due to the complexity of the investigation. Three other boys from the same operation were released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.
suspect, 15, malevictim, malesuspect, male - 30 Jan2025Boy, 15, charged with Dart station attack during 'complex' investigation
Bail hearing details at Dublin Children's Court, including conditions imposed, the garda's request for adjournment pending DPP directions, and the release of three other boys to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme.
suspect, 15, male, irish (judged from name)victim, male