'Out of control' assault rap girl held

A 17-year-old girl, described as “out of control” and who allegedly smashed a bottle over a man's head, has been refused bail at the Dublin Children's Court.

The girl, who is in care and has admitted to having a drug problem, has been charged with two counts of robbery, attempted robbery and assault causing harm, which allegedly happened in central Dublin's O'Connell Street area on August 3, 5 and 9 last.