Murder victim Karol Kelly who was stabbed to death in Derry in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A TEENAGE male has appeared in court charged with the murder of Derry man Karol Kelly who was stabbed to death at the weekend.
The 35-year-old, was attacked during a fight involving a group of men in Grafton Street, Rosemount, at about 2:40 am on Sunday last.
The father of five children died in the back of the ambulance from multiple stab wounds..
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age, was remanded in custody following the hearing at Derry Magistrates’ Court.
He spoke only to confirm his date of birth, address and that he understood the charge.
A detective told the court she could connect the defendant to the murder charge.
There was no application for bail. The teenager will appear in court again on 28 March.
On Wednesday two brothers appeared in court charged with murder.
Sean Anderson, 19, and Gary Anderson, 20, both of Grafton Street, were remanded in custody following a brief hearing on Wednesday.
They will appear in court again via video link on Thursday, March 29.
About 20 police officers were in court prior to their appearance and the hearing was temporarily delayed to allow for the arrival of police reinforcements.
Extra officers were called to the courtroom as friends of the victim and relatives and friends of the two defendants faced each other during the brief hearing.
One man carrying a photograph of the deceased was removed from the court.
Two other men were arrested for contempt of court.
They later apologised to District Judge Barney McElholm who told them they were free to go.
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