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12/03/2008
Teen Held Over Drimnagh Murders
A 16-year-old boy is still being questioned by gardaí in connection with the murders of two Polish men in Drimnagh, Dublin, last month.
The teenager was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the fatal stabbings of Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwajkos on February 23. He is being held at Sundrive Road Garda Station.
Mr Kalite, 26 and Mr Szwajkos, 27, were stabbed near their home in Benbulbin Road, following a row involving a gang of youths.
It is understood that both men were stabbed in the head and neck with a screwdriver.
Four other teenagers have also been arrested in connection with the attack. Three males, aged 19, 16 and 15 and a 14-year-old girl were arrested in the days following the attack. All have been released without charge and files on the case have been prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
(KMcA)
The teenager was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the fatal stabbings of Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwajkos on February 23. He is being held at Sundrive Road Garda Station.
Mr Kalite, 26 and Mr Szwajkos, 27, were stabbed near their home in Benbulbin Road, following a row involving a gang of youths.
It is understood that both men were stabbed in the head and neck with a screwdriver.
Four other teenagers have also been arrested in connection with the attack. Three males, aged 19, 16 and 15 and a 14-year-old girl were arrested in the days following the attack. All have been released without charge and files on the case have been prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
(KMcA)
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