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THE FAMILY OF a teenage boy who was stabbed to death on Friday night in south Dublin have thanked the public for the support they have received since his death.
Azzam Raguragui (18) was fatally stabbed in Finsbury park in Dundrum at 8.10pm on Friday.
A teenage boy presented himself to gardaí on Saturday and is assisting with the investigation.
In a family statement issued through gardaí, Abderrahmane Raguragui and Hajiba Elouaddaf said the past few days have been “very difficult and challenging”.
They said they are now putting their “faith in the Irish justice system to hold the perpetrator(s) to account”.
We are grateful for the community support we have received.
The family said they would like to request some space and privacy now to allow them to grieve for Azzam.
Irish Sufi Foundation paid tribute to the 18-year-old at the weekend, describing him as “a kind courteous, respectful and cheerful young man”.
“He was bright, talented and ambitious with aspirations to become a successful entrepreneur. Such a tragic loss.”
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that’s a very strong family, devastating situation.
18 years old, I remember being 18, my only worry was who am I bringing to my debs, looking forward to college and traveling, it’s just so heartbreaking and sad.
@Charles McGuire: take comfort in knowing that the vast vast majority of kids that age are still just looking forward to all those things you mention.
RIP young man. Condolences to his family. A waste of a young promising life.
So sad.
Takes the lowest of the low to leave a house carrying a knife. They deserve everything coming to them.
@Benny: Agreed. But will probably get off with reduced manslaughter charge. So unfair.
Poor kid. Hope his family gets through it
Unfortunately in Ireland there is a big difference between being brought to court and being brought to justice. RIP to the young man.
@Leadóg: Unfortunately I don’t think they’ll get much justice in Irish courts.
R.I.P young man. poor family your heart would go out to them.
They are s s**m bag’s R.I.P So sad for the family
I can’t imagine their pain, nor the depth of their grief. And taking the time to thank the public. My heart hurts for his family. Godspeed, Azzam.
WTF. !!!!!!! MAX SENTENCES PLEASE
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