13/09/2007

Youth Charged With Murder Of Brazilian Man

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with the murder of a Brazilian man in Co Meath.

Claudio Fernandes (33) died in Beaumont hospital in Dublin nearly two weeks after being found with stab wounds in Duleek on July 29.

The youth, who is also Brazilian and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Dunleer District Court today.

The accused also faces charges of assault causing harm and possession of knives and other items.

The case has been adjourned and the youth has been remanded in custody for one month.

(DS/SP)

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