A teenager who was sentenced to six years with three suspended for the attempted murder of a 17-year-old has had his bail extended pending an appeal.

Lawyers for a Dublin teenager who is due to be sentenced for attempted murder have asked for time to consider yesterday's Supreme Court ruling on the rights of suspects in garda custody.

A south county Dublin teenager is to be sentenced today for the attempted murder of a 17-year-old who was stabbed six times in a late-night confrontation.

An 18-year-old has gone on trial accused of stabbing another teenager seven times in a laneway off Grafton Street in Dublin last year.