Man charged with assault and knife possession after feud-related attack in Dublin

An 18-year-old man, Andrew Thomas, has been denied bail after being charged with assault causing harm and possessing a knife. The charges stem from a feud-related attack in September 2024, where he allegedly struck another man with a hurley, causing severe injuries. Thomas was arrested at Dublin Airport after months of being sought by police. Investigators believed he might have left the country. The court heard that the attack involved a ski mask and that Thomas had been involved in another incident where he allegedly brandished a knife. Despite his defense highlighting his lack of prior convictions and young age, the judge refused bail, citing concerns about public safety and the ongoing feud. Thomas will appear in court again via video link on Friday.