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A 17-year-old Somali youth, denying his age, faces charges for killing a Ukrainian refugee in Dublin; his case remains under juvenile justice rules.
A 17-year-old Somali youth accused of killing 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee Vadym Davydenko in a Dublin care facility in October denied the authenticity of documents claiming he is a minor, telling the Dublin Children’s Court that Somalia’s instability allows forged papers.
The accused, whose identity is protected, expressed remorse and sought forgiveness during a video hearing.
Gardaí have not received confirmation of his birth date from Somali authorities despite ongoing efforts.
A psychiatric report has been ordered, legal aid extended to include senior counsel, and the case remains under juvenile justice rules, requiring trial completion within a year if he is confirmed as a minor.
The accused remains in custody until Monday, with possible additional charges pending.
Un joven somalí de 17 años, que niega su edad, enfrenta cargos por matar a un refugiado ucraniano en Dublín; su caso sigue bajo las reglas de justicia juvenil.