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Police in Australia say they are still searching for a third suspect in connection with an assault on a young Irishman in Sydney last year.

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Fri, 29 Sep, 2006

Sister breaks down as brother fights for his life

THE sister of a 23-year-old Irishman, who is fighting for his life in an Australian hospital, broke down yesterday as she made an emotional appeal for help in finding his four attackers.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2006

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AN IRISH backpacker was fighting for his life in an Australian hospital last night after a vicious assault.

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