Man accused of attacking off-duty garda in Temple Bar consents to stay in custody

A man accused of attacking an off-duty garda in Dublin’s Temple Bar during an incident which left the officer in critical condition in hospital has consented to stay in custody.

Kevin Murphy (34), with an address at North Frederick Street, Dublin 1, was remanded to prison last week after being charged with assault causing harm to two men, both off-duty gardaí, at Eustace Street, Dublin 2, in the early hours of December 14th.

He is also accused of robbing the more seriously injured man of his phone and wallet containing his cards.

The accused, an unemployed man who has yet to indicate a plea, did not move a bail application at his first hearing and faced his second appearance at Dublin District Court on Monday.

Dressed in a grey tracksuit and runners, he remained silent while defence solicitor Peter Connolly addressed the court.

Mr Connolly said: “Mr Murphy is not applying for bail, and there is consent for a straight remand for four weeks.”

Judge Michael Ramsey adjourned the case…

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