Teen accused of biting carer

A troubled youth is to face trial in the circuit court in Dublin accused of repeatedly biting a care worker at a children’s home.

The boy, aged 17, is charged with assault causing harm to a male member of staff, criminal damage to fixtures and fittings at a care home in Dublin, and resisting arrest.

The DPP had recommended the teen be tried in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which has tougher sentencing powers.