Brothers accused of serious attack - News - Waterford News & Star
By Darragh Murphy · Waterford News & Star · 29 August 2026

The matter will return to court in the coming weeks
Darragh Murphy Twin brothers who are accused of violently attacking a man in Waterford city in June appeared in Waterford Courthouse last week to advance their case.
Dale Brazil (31) of 14 Butterfield Drive, Mountneil Drive and Derek Brazil (31) of 29 Knightsgrange, Lacken Road, have been in custody since June 12.
Their charges relate to their alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Monday, June 8 at St John’s River Walk.
It is alleged that the pair attacked a young man who was unknown to them as he was jogging, leaving him with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
During their court appearance last week, the court was informed that a book of evidence is ready to be served.
The court also heard that bail applications will be made. Both Dale and Derek Brazil have had bail refused on two previous occasions, including from the High Court.
Reporting by Darragh Murphy for Waterford News & Star, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.
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