DPP directs no prosecution in case of MMA fighter Joao Carvalho's death

Joao Carvalho (28) died due to blunt force trauma to the head, after he was knocked during a Total Extreme Fighting (TEF) contest at the National Boxing Stadium last April.

DPP directs no prosecution in case of MMA fighter Joao Carvalho's death
Thu, 16 Mar, 2017 - 11:51

The DPP has directed no prosecution in relation to the death of a mixed martial arts fighter who died after a fight in Dublin, writes Louise Roseingrave.

Joao Carvalho (28) died due to blunt force trauma to the head, after he was knocked during a Total Extreme Fighting (TEF) contest at the National Boxing Stadium last April.

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CourtsSportUFC/MMAPlace: National Boxing StadiumPlace: DublinPlace: Beaumont HospitalPlace: Kevin Street GardaPlace: UKPlace: PortugalPlace: Merchants QuayPlace: Santry garda stationPerson: Joao CarvalhoPerson: Louise RoseingravePerson: CarvalhoPerson: Paul ClearyPerson: DI ClearyPerson: Charlie WardPerson: Alexandre CarvalhoPerson: Garda Brian O’SheaPerson: DrPerson: Marie CassidyPerson: Myra CullinanePerson: CullinaneOrganisation: DPPOrganisation: Total Extreme FightingOrganisation: TEFOrganisation: TotalOrganisation: Dublin Coroner's CourtOrganisation: Team NobregaOrganisation: Richmond Intensive Care UnitOrganisation: Beaumont HospitalOrganisation: RICUOrganisation: Health and Safety AuthorityOrganisation: HSA
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