Three schoolboys charged with Halloween night assault that left 14-year-old in hospital

The court heard that one boy replied 'I’m awful sorry' after he was cautioned

The 14-year-old boy was initially taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries. Picture: Google Maps

A 15-year-old boy said “I’m awful sorry” after he was charged over an assault in Sligo on Halloween night which left a 14-year-old boy seriously injured in hospital.

He was among three male juveniles brought before a special sitting of Sligo District Children’s Court on Thursday in connection with the assault on two teenage boys which happened around 7.10pm on October 31 outside a service station in the town.