Teenager dies in hospital following serious assault in Swords

The 19-year-old was injured in the incident which took place on Thursday evening
Teenager dies in hospital following serious assault in Swords

Muireann Duffy

A 19-year-old male injured in a serious assault in Dublin on Thursday has died in hospital.

Marius Mamaliga was seriously injured on Brookdale Avenue in Swords on Thursday evening.

He was taken from the scene to Beaumont Hospital where his condition was described as critical. Gardaí have since confirmed the teen was pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday, Brandon Gavin (20) appeared before Dublin District Court charged in connection with the incident.

He has been held in custody on €51,000 bail and is due to appear before Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday.

Gardaí said no further information is available at this time.

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