Extra threat charge brought against man, 19, in Phoenix Park violence case

Reece Murphy, from Rowlagh Avenue in Clondalkin, Dublin, pictured at the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) on Parkgate Street in Dublin for a court appearance. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A 19-year-old man accused of taking part in violence and brandishing a hammer as a weapon during an incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park has been further charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a man.

Reece Murphy, of Rowlagh Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin, was charged with violent disorder, production of a hammer as a weapon at Military Road and two counts of dangerous driving in Phoenix Park on June 17.