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BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Young man (24) accused of bridge attack held Algerian in headlock during stabbing, court told
A young man allegedly held an Algerian national in a headlock in Dublin city centre on Monday while a second attacker stabbed and critically injured him, a court heard. Abdul Kouadria (24), with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 and previously of Richmond Road, Dublin 3, was refused bail by Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Thursday. Advertisement The Irish-Algerian accused was charged with assault causing harm to the man who remains in intensive care at the Mater Hospital after he suffered life-threatening injuries at Rosie Hackett Bridge, Eden Quay, Dublin 1 on Monday afternoon. Objecting to bail, Detective Garda Sean Dineen cited the seriousness of the case and submitted that the accused was a flight risk. He mentioned that Mr Kouadria had been born in Ireland but mainly lived outside the country and returned about three years ago. He said there was an altercation at 4.30pm on Monday, and according to onlookers, the accused and the injured man "were engaged in a scuffle on the bridge." It was alleged Mr Kouadria "placed him in a headlock and dragged him on the ground," and another man approached. Advertisement It was unclear who brought the knife to the scene, but witnesses purportedly saw the second alleged attacker stab the man using several stabbing and slashing motions. The detective said the Garda position was that the critical injuries were a result of a "joint enterprise assault", inflicted by the accused and a second male. It was alleged that Mr Kouadria took the man's jumper and walked off. His runners have been seized and subject to analysis, and Garda divers recovered the knife from the Liffey and it will be examined. Advertisement CCTV evidence has been harvested, the court heard. Detective Garda Dineen said that while Mr Kouadria was born in Ireland, he had only lived here since 2023. Defence solicitor Kelly Breen said the case was at a very early stage, and the evidence could be subject to cross-examination in the correct forum. In exchanges with Detective Garda Dineen, she said her client was not alleged to have been brandishing the knife in the CCTV footage. Advertisement He replied: "No, but he holds the injured party in a headlock while the second male stabs the injured party." The solicitor accepted that Mr Kouadria had been abroad, adding that he had been in Saudi Arabia, where his father lived. She submitted that her client had a presumption of innocence and bail, and although the charge was very serious, strict conditions could be imposed. The court heard there were issues over his residence, and the detective said the accused used a Dublin 9 address but had been accessing homeless services at Gardiner Street. The solicitor asked the court to consider fixing bail, subject to him offering a permanent address, obeying a curfew, surrendering travel documents, and providing a contact phone number. Advertisement Judge Finan highlighted that the accused enjoyed the presumption of innocence. However, she held that Detective Garda Dineen made a very cogent application, and she refused to grant bail. The accused, who did not address the court, was remanded in custody to appear again next week while gardaí seek directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. On Wednesday, a 31-year-old man accused of inflicting severe knife slashing wounds during the same incident was also denied bail. Adel Attal, from Algeria but living in Ireland for two years, and with an address in State accommodation on Henry Street, Mallow, Co Cork, was charged with assault causing harm and brandishing a knife as a weapon during the incident. His application to be released revealed that the injured man suffered serious stab wounds to his stomach, back, and legs, requiring emergency surgery.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Brit boy, 8, plunges from third floor Ibiza balcony leaving him in intensive care with ‘serious head injuries'
A BRITISH boy is in intensive care in hospital in Majorca after plunging from the third floor of his apart-hotel in Ibiza. The eight-year-old went over the edge of a balcony at the Aparthotel Vibra Bay in the holiday resort of San Antonio in an accident. 1 He was initially rushed to a private clinic in Ibiza Town where he underwent an emergency operation before being airlifted to Son Espases Hospital in the Majorcan capital Palma. Local reports said the transfer had occurred because there was no paediatric intensive care unit available in Ibiza. The youngster is said to have suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, skull fracture and cerebral oedema as well as chest injuries and a broken jaw. Local reports said the transfer had occurred because there was no paediatric intensive care unit available in Ibiza. The youngster is said to have suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, skull fracture and cerebral oedema as well as chest injuries and a broken jaw. The alert was raised just before 8.30pm yesterday. A Civil Guard source said the incident was still under investigation but was being treated at this stage as an accident thought to have occurred while the injured boy was playing on a balcony. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
ABC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Erin Patterson trial hears of lunch guests' final days
An intensive care specialist has described the final days of Don & Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson after the fateful beef Wellington lunch in 2023.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Mother reveals heartbreaking messages she sent to son, 14, as he lay dying in intensive care after helmetless e-scooter crash
A mother who lost her 14-year-old son in an e-scooter crash has revealed the heartbreaking messages she sent her 'amazing boy' while he lay dying in intensive care. Jacob Calland was riding on the back of an e-scooter without a helmet through a busy junction in Wythenshawe, Manchester, on March 19 when the horrific crash happened. He suffered a severe head injury and was given urgent life-saving treatment by paramedics on the scene. Jacob was then taken to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he was kept under sedation on an intensive care ward for eight days. While he was on the ward, his mother Carly Calland sent him messages with the hope that he would wake up and read them. On March 22, three days into his treatment, she wrote: 'Morning son... your numbers are looking good, your sodium levels are a little high so they had to give you some medicine to correct them. 'You also ain't reacting to the light in your eyes but that's okay because you are under a lot of sedation which is good for you as we need your brain to get better xxx 'But mums here right by your side I love you son xx' Jacob contracted sepsis and went into cardiac arrest, he was stabilised after 20 minutes of resuscitation but the swelling intensified After she sent the message, Jacob's condition worsened - he contracted sepsis and went into cardiac arrest. He was stabilised after 20 minutes of resuscitation but the swelling intensified. In another text message, Ms Calland wrote: 'I had a feeling there was something wrong… You're so poorly it's so scary! 'Come on buddy mum can't lose you! Bring those numbers down for me!!! I love you.' On March 27 he died and was never able to read the heartfelt messages from his mother. Since then, Ms Calland has campaigned for tighter restrictions around the use of e-scooters. Most recently, she has released a video titled 'Jacob's Journey - Life Over Death' to prevent other young people from suffering the same fate. It shows Jacob walking out of his Wythenshawe home on March 19, and footage of the air ambulance landing close to the Lidl supermarket following the collision. Jacob was taken to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he was kept under sedation on an intensive care ward for eight days The video is 18 minutes long - the exact amount of time it took for him to leave his home and crash into the vehicle. It has been viewed more than 20,000 times on YouTube in the last four days and details what happened in the immediate aftermath. It includes screenshots from social media of people questioning what had happened, and a phone call to Carly telling her Jacob had been in an accident. In the aftermath of the collision, Carly says social media was flooded with 'abusive and nasty comments' about Jacob and her family from people who had no idea what had happened, or the circumstances. She hopes those people will watch the video and think twice before making judgments on people in the future. The 36-year-old said she made the video and started the online campaign for better legislation around e-scooters 'to share what me and Jacob went through, to warn parents and children about the consequences of riding e-scooters and to remind people that they are illegal to use'. 'If my video and campaign stops just one child getting on one then my pain was worth it,' said Carly, who has a younger son Jaxley, seven. 'The law needs to change urgently. Anyone of any age can buy an e-scooter and there is no age limit on who can ride them. The 36-year-old said she made the video and started the online campaign for better legislation around e-scooters 'to share what me and Jacob went through' 'The only thing the law says is that they can't be used in public, which so many adults and children just ignore. I'm not the only one grieving but all of Jacob's friends are too. They are devastated.' In the UK it is illegal to ride e-scooters on pavements, public roads or cycle lanes. If a driver is caught doing this, they can be fined and have their scooter seized. However, since 2019, 49 people have died while riding e-scooters. In total, 29 people died between 2020 and 2023 in 4,515 e-scooter collisions, which also caused 4,807 injuries, 1,402 of them serious. Greater Manchester Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage is asked to get in touch with officers.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Titan Cement Egypt signs protocol to upgrade intensive care units at Beni Suef Chest Hospital
Cairo: As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Titan Cement Egypt (TCE), leading provider of essential building materials, has announced the signing of a cooperation protocol with the Health Affairs Directorate in Beni Suef Governorate. This initiative falls within the group's commitment to supporting critical sectors—particularly healthcare—through the upgrade of intensive care units at Beni Suef Chest Hospital, with an allocated investment of EGP 2 million to enhance service quality and deliver advanced medical care. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohamed Hany Ghoneim, Governor of Beni Suef, and witnessed the formal signing between Dr. Samah Gad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Beni Suef, and Eng. Hossam Taha, Beni Suef Plant Manager at Titan Cement Egypt. Also present were Mr. Amr Reda, CEO of Titan Cement Egypt; Captain Tony Othman, Head of Internal and External Affairs at Titan Cement Egypt; along with several officials from the local health sector. This initiative is part of TCE's unwavering commitment to strengthening infrastructure in local communities by investing in critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and the environment to create a sustainable societal impact. The project builds on a series of healthcare initiatives previously launched by the group in the governorate. In his remarks, Dr. Mohamed Hany Ghoneim expressed his appreciation for TCE's role in supporting the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of such partnerships in improving service quality and promoting social solidarity. Mr. Amr Reda, CEO of TCE, also expressed his pleasure with the fruitful and positive collaboration with the Governor of Beni Suef and relevant authorities. He affirmed that this cooperation benefits the people of Beni Suef and reinforces the values that the company stands for. This partnership reflects the ongoing and productive collaboration between the public and private sectors in identifying and implementing practical, sustainable solutions to benefit the community. TCE remains committed to addressing pressing community priorities and enhancing essential services for the Egyptian people.
