A Limerick man has been charged with the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man who was critically injured following a shooting in the city earlier this year.
Daniel Phillips, from Ballinacurra Weston in Limerick, sustained gunshot wounds to his head and chest following the incident last May.
The 20-year-old remains at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick where his condition is described as critical but stable.
At Limerick District Court today, Shane Mason, of Sean Heuston Place, Limerick was charged with the attempted murder of Mr Philips at St John’s Square in Limerick on May 24th last.
The 28-year-old was also charged with assaulting Daniel Philips causing him serious harm on the same date.
Mr Mason was previously charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life at St John’s Square, Limerick, on May 24th.
His solicitor Sarah Ryan told the court bail had been refused in respect of the older charges at both the District and High courts.
Ms Ryan said she was not making any bail application on the new charges, which she added would have to done at another court.
The solicitor asked Judge Olann Kelleher to extend her client’s legal aid certificate to include the new charges.
Detective Garda Fergal Hanrahan of Henry Street Garda station gave evidence of formally charging Mr Mason with the new charges. He told the court the accused made no reply when charged.
Judge Kelleher remanded Mr Mason in custody to Limerick prison until August 18th next when he will appear before the same court again via video link.