Boy, 15, accused of knife attacks on three teenagers denied bail 'for 'protection of public'

There was concern the boy would commit further serious incidents and possibly interfere with witnesses, court told

One teenage victim received a text from a family in Mayfield — known to be associated with the accused — effectively threatening her, saying they know where she lives.

A 15-year-old accused of knife attacks on three other teenagers and punching a 14-year-old girl in the head was refused bail because of concerns for public safety.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said: “There has to be some level of protection for members of the public where it is alleged these were completely unprovoked attacks.”