
The assault took place on Grove Street, Mullingar in December.
A teenager charged with the section 3 assault of a Longford father, leaving him in critical condition in Beaumont Hospital, will reappear before Mullingar District Court on March 20th, when DPP directions are hoped to be available.
The 17-year-old male appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens this afternoon, charged with the assault, which took place on December 14, at approximately 1am on Grove Street, Mullingar.
No update was given on the condition of the injured party in court.
The accused was admitted to bail before Christmas and reappeared this afternoon.
Judge Owens remanded him on continuing bail to March 20 for DPP directions.