Gardai believe teen who stabbed army chaplain has 'radical Islamist mindset', court hears

16 year-old denied bail after Gardaí say there is a "genuine fear" accused may interfere with potential witnesses
Gardai believe teen who stabbed army chaplain has 'radical Islamist mindset', court hears

A car wrapped in plastic at the scene at Renmore Barracks in County Galway, after an army chaplain was stabbed on Thursday evening. 

A teenager has appeared in court charged with stabbing an army chaplain in Co Galway.

The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named because he is a minor, was charged with stabbing Fr Paul F Murphy at Renmore Barracks on Thursday.

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