The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has said that a Somali youth accused of murdering Ukrainian teen Vadym Davydenko in care in Dublin
will be tried in the Central Criminal Court.
Vadym, who was 17 years old, was fatally stabbed at approximately 11 am on 15th of October during an incident at a 24-hour facility in Donaghmede, where he was placed in care after recently arriving from Kyiv.
This morning, the accused, aged 17, according to his charge, appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court before Judge Paul Kelly via video link from the Oberstown Children Detention Campus where he is being held.
He listened to the proceedings with the assistance of an interpreter.
Prosecuting solicitor, Brian Coveney informed Judge Kelly that the DPP has directed that the accused to be tried on indictment at the Central Criminal Court.
Asked if there were further charges, a possibility suggested previously, Mr Coveneny said, “Not at this juncture.”
A book of evidence is to be completed and served on the suspect before his case is transferred to the higher courts.
Mr Coveney has sought a four-week adjournment after consent was indicated by defence solicitor Andrew Walsh.
The accused spoke to indicate he understood and to express gratitude to Judge Kelly when he was informed of the latest developments.
Judge Kelly remanded him in continuing custody to appear again at the Children’s Court on the 19th of January; where his appearance will be via videolink unless the book of evidence is ready to be served on that date.
No further information was given to the court regarding efforts to verify his identity documents.
A solicitor for Tusla, the child and family agency, was also present for the hearing.
At the end of the short hearing, the accused raised his hand in a waving motion.