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Man Who Allegedly Led "14 Man Pack" That Chased Qayyum Balogun, Appears In Court

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He is accused of assault causing harm to two people, and he also faces two counts of violent disorder.

A Galway man who allegedly led a “14-man pack” in what was described as a “relentless chase” of a man who was killed in Dublin last weekend has appeared in court.

25-year-old Joshua Brodericks, of Glenn Dara, Rahoon, is accused of assault causing harm to two people, and he also faces two counts of violent disorder.

After leaving a rap gig in Dublin city over the weekend, Qayyum Balogun was attacked by what was described as a “14-man pack” – allegedly led by Joshua Brodericks.

Garda Will McCarthy described what followed as a “completely unprovoked attack” by a group that showed a “staggering propensity for violence.”

Mr Balogun was surrounded and set upon by six people.

The 21-year-old was stabbed, and while he managed to escape, he collapsed a short distance away and died from his injuries.

Mr Brodericks is not accused of assaulting Mr Balogun.

He appeared in court today accused of assault causing harm to two other people.

He also faces two counts of violent disorder – on Grafton Street and nearby Clarendon Street.

He was granted bail today and is due to appear in court again next week.

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