Opposition anger over disturbed boy’s ordeal

OPPOSITION parties last night rounded on the Government for its failure to find a suitable place in care for a brain-damaged 17-year-old boy forced to spend another night in prison.

Several State and independent agencies are today expected to complete assessments on the boy, facing criminal charges before a children’s court.

The boy, reported to be suicidal, was remanded for a fifth week to Cloverhill Prison due to the failure of State agencies to provide a specialist unit.