The boy has been further remanded in custody
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy accused of the murder of schoolgirl Ana Kriegel has faced his second hearing at the Dublin Children’s Court today, after being charged last week.
It's reported he has been further remanded in custody for formal directions to be obtained from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The boy, who cannot be named because he is under 18, was charged with the murder of Anastasia Kriegel at Glenwood House, Laraghcon, Clonee Road, Lucan on May 14.
Residing Judge Brendan Toale heard it was a “complicated case” and approved a request from Garda Inspector Mark O’Neill to remand the boy in continuing custody to appear again on June 25 next.
Wearing jeans, runners and a white hoodie top, entered court today, the teen acknowledged his parents before proceedings commenced.
The teenager remained silent during the brief hearing.
His parents were reportedly in tears as they left the courtroom.
The court also issued a warning that if boy’s name, school or address or a picture of him was reproduced on social media it will result in a prosecution.
“Sparkle and colour”
Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in west Dublin for Ana's funeral service yesterday.
Her parents Patrick and Geraldine had asked mourners to wear “sparkle and colour” as a reflection of her personality.
A guard of honour was formed by a number of young girls dressed in black with red and white headbands as her coffin was brought into the Newlands Cross Crematorium.
