A 17-year-old from Laois faces charges after a man was left in a coma during a violent incident outside Dublin’s 3Arena on Jan. 30, 2026.

A 17-year-old from County Laois has been charged with assault causing harm and violent disorder after a man in his early 20s was left in a coma following a violent attack outside the 3Arena in Dublin on January 30, 2026, during a concert by Scottish DJ Ewan McVicar. The teenager, who cannot be named, was granted bail with strict conditions including no contact with the victim or co-accused, a curfew, surrender of his passport, and regular check-ins with police. Judge Paul Kelly noted his unstable past and limited engagement with support services but acknowledged his expressed willingness to cooperate. The co-accused, an 18-year-old man, was denied bail and remains in custody. The investigation continues, with the case expected to be transferred to the Circuit Court. The teenager is set to return to court in six weeks.