Troubled teen to be assessed for Sweden placement

An assessment is to take place next week to see if a troubled 14-year-old boy, who set fire to a room with children in it, is to be given a placement in a therapeutic care centre in Sweden, the Dublin Children’s Court heard today.

The teenager, who is facing charges for travelling in a stolen car, assault and a breach of the peace, is being held in custody on remand in detention centre for young criminals because there is presently no suitable care home environment in Ireland in which he could be placed.