Jordan Deasy, 18, charged with assault causing harm to a man who later died in hospital, expressed concern about his position in custody.

18-year-old Jordan Deasy of Cork, Ireland is in custody on a charge of assault causing harm to a 29-year-old man, Matt O’Neill, who died in the hospital earlier this year. At a recent hearing, Deasy expressed concerns about his position through his solicitor, Eddie Burke. While directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions have not yet been received, Sgt. Gearóid Davis applied to have Deasy remanded in continuing custody until April 27 when further explanations will be provided to Judge Olann Kelleher. Det Garda Declan Healy of Carrigaline Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution of Jordan Deasy on the day of his arrest in January. Further updates on the case will be provided during the hearing on April 27.