A sixth man arrested as part of the investigation into the death of Quham Babatunde in Dublin has been charged with violent disorder and two counts of assault.
34 year old Mr. Babatunde from Nigeria died after being stabbed on Anne Street South in the city centre in the early hours of February 15th.
23 year old John Eghomwanre, of Dun Emer Glade in Lusk, County Dublin, was arrested on Thursday - and yesterday charged by Gardaí with three offences.
He was brought before a sitting of Dublin District Court today.
Five other men have already come before the courts on charges connected to his murder or events in the area that night.
During the brief hearing, the defence counsel said the accused, who has yet to indicate a plea, was not applying for bail at this stage.
He's accused of assault causing harm to Mr. Babatunde on Anne Street South and his friend, Adetola Adetuilehim, at Duke Lane, and of violent disorder.
He was granted legal aid and remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court next Tuesday.
Gardaí must obtain directions from the DPP, and the defence must give the prosecution 48 hours' notice if they intend to apply for bail.
Five other men have already come before the courts on charges connected to Mr. Babatunde's death or events in the area that night.
They remain in custody on remand.
Mr Babatunde, who was aged 34 and from Nigeria, died after being stabbed on Anne Street South in the city centre at around 3 am on February 15.
It occurred after a row started among revellers leaving a Valentine’s night music event.
Gardaí found him unresponsive, and he was rushed to St James’s Street Hospital, where he passed away a short time later.
