Teen Boys Face Murder Charges in Fatal Attack | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Two teens, aged sixteen and seventeen, now face murder charges after the brutal assault that killed Alex Coughlan on Mill Road—his death confirmed two days later from catastrophic head and neck injuries. Originally charged with assault causing serious harm and robbery—including the theft of his bank cards and a cherished gold ring gifted by his father—the case has escalated to trial in the Central Criminal Court, signaling its gravity. The boys remain detained at Oberstown, with no bail granted, as their legal teams gear up for proceedings bound by a strict 12-month juvenile trial window…