Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3825Violent disorder (knife attack) · Co. Dublin · 8 Feb 2026

Two teenage brothers bailed over knife attack near Dundrum Town Centre

Two teenage brothers, aged 14 and 16, were bailed at Dublin Children's Court on 13 February 2026 after being charged with violent disorder over a knife attack on a youth at Main Street, Dundrum, on 8 February 2026, which allegedly followed an insult about one of the defendants' deceased relatives.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured youth was punched on the face and struck with a knife to his shoulder and back. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe assailants fled the scene and left the area on a Luas tram. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA third male was recording the attack. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe injured youth received seven or eight stitches to his back and two more on his shoulder. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe knife attack occurred on 8 February 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe two boys were arrested on Thursday morning when gardaí recovered the suspected weapon, their clothing, and a shoe belonging to the injured youth. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the pair will appear again in April for DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boys are both foreign nationals who have lived in Ireland for several years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe pair had no prior convictions and had never been involved in court proceedings before. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Teenage brothers accused of knife attack near Dundrum Town Centre

    First court appearance; bail granted with conditions including curfew and exclusion from Dundrum; to appear again in April for DPP directions.

    suspect, 14, male, non-irish (judged from name)suspect, 16, male, non-irish (judged from name)victim