Teenager sentenced for murder attempt

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.

Tadhg Costello, aged 19, of Richmond Hill, Monkstown, South County Dublin, had pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Josh Leahy at Johnson’s Court in Dublin City on May 31, 2012.

He had also pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm to Mr Leahy and unlawful possession of a knife on the same date.