Teenager accused of stabbing army chaplain further remanded in custody

A previous court hearing was told that more serious charges may follow

A car wrapped in plastic at the scene at Renmore Barracks in Co Galway, after army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy was stabbed on Thursday evening. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

The 16-year old charged in relation to the stabbing of a Defence Forces chaplain in Galway last week has been remanded in custody until next month.

The teenager, who cannot be identified as he is a minor, appeared by video-link at Galway District Court on Tuesday morning. He is charged with assault causing harm to Fr Paul F Murphy at Renmore Barracks on August 15.