Brazilian fights for life after removal of knife from head

A BRAZILIAN national was fighting for his life last night after undergoing surgery to remove a knife from his skull following an attack.

A 17-year-old youth, also from Brazil, is expected to be charged this morning in connection with the matter.

The victim, aged 35 and married, was found with a knife lodged in his head in Duleek, Co Meath, late on Sunday night.