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Or create a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Qayyum Balogun.Instagram Man accused of leading ’14-man pack’ that chased Qayyum Balogun granted bail Qayyum Balogun died after being attacked on Clarendon Street in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Monday morning. 6.13pm, 5 Jun 2026 Share options MUSIC PROMOTER QAYYUM Balogun fought for his life after being “relentlessly” chased by a “14 -man pack” and fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Dublin city centre, it has been alleged. A
25-year-old man charged with violent disorder connected to the attack on Balogun and assaults on two other people at around 3 am on Monday was granted €2,000 bail with conditions by Judge Peter White at Dublin District Court. Balogun (21) was found fatally injured on Clarendon Street following a late-night performance by rap artist Famous Pluto at Bewley’s on Grafton Street, Dublin 2. The computer science student at Maynooth, originally from Nigeria and living in Co Louth, was found on nearby Clarendon Street and was
treated by emergency services at the scene and rushed to St James’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Two days after the incident, Joshua Brodericks, a former Atlantic Technological University business student with an address of Gleann Dara, Rahoon, Galway, presented himself to Pearse Street garda station. His solicitor initially made contact with officers investigating the murder. Brodericks was charged with two counts of assault causing harm to Oreoluwa Amosu (24), who was a friend of the deceased, and a 22-year-old Chloe Scannell at
Grafton Street, Dublin 2, on 1 June 2022. He also has two violent disorder charges alleging that he and “persons unknown” used or threatened to use unlawful violence that would cause others to fear for their safety, at Grafton Street and Clarendon Street. He was remanded in custody with consent to bail, pending the lodgement of cash, and will face his next appearance on 12 June at Cloverhill District Court. Garda William McCarthy told Judge White today that the accused made “no reply” when charged
with the four offences, and he confirmed that there were objections to bail. He described the incidents as a “frenzied rampage” and alleged Brodericks led a pack of 14, which chased the deceased and instigated the attack carried out by six people. The judge also voiced severe concerns that the accused would flee the country to rejoin other parties allegedly involved in the incidents that night. He alleged that Joshua Brodericks was centrally involved, and his actions were the catastrophic catalyst for the murder of
an innocent man. Defence solicitor Aonghus McCarthy asked the judge to direct the garda not to mention offences involving other injured parties not allegedly assaulted by his client, or any reference to a murder. In reply, the garda said the violent disorder directly resulted in a man losing his life, and that he was murdered. He added that the investigation is live and fluid, and that several suspects are yet to be arrested. He alleged the accused and his group, who had been staying at
a rented accommodation in Dublin 4, attended a bank holiday concert and had after-party tickets. Garda McCarthy alleged Brodericks and his friends socialised and drank alcohol. During the night, a close associate of Brodericks appeared to bump into someone on the stairs, prompting a verbal argument over the perceived slight. The court heard that Brodericks was at first a peacemaker between his associates and the other event goer, separating the pair. However, Garda McCarthy alleged that Brodericks quickly became provocative and aggressive. The other event
goer signalled for help from security, who removed Brodericks and his group from the building, “to their great frustration and annoyance”. The court heard that they remained outside the front door in a clear state of intoxication and aggression. Qayyum Balogun, who had no interaction with them beforehand, was about to leave with his friends, one of whom knew some of the people with Brodericks from negative interactions years ago. Qayyum Balogun and his friends were intimidated and concerned about running afoul of them and
were permitted by the staff to leave via a rear fire escape door, the court was told. Advertisement Unbeknownst to him, some of Brodericks’s associates were there as spotters or observers, the court heard. Qayyum Balogun and his friends passed them unaware of the impending danger from the group, which “for reasons unknown relentlessly pursued Qayyum Balogun and his friends,” the garda said. Garda McCarthy alleged: “This 14-man pack is led by Joshua Brodericks; he instigates the chase and remains at the head of the
group until they catch their victim.” Two of Balogun’s friends stop running, including Oreoluwa Amosu. The court heard that Qayyum Balogun and his remaining friends kept running in fear for their lives, but were relentlessly chased onto Clarendon Street. Due to wet conditions underfoot, Qayyum Balogun lost his footing and was set on by six people, allegedly including Joshua Brodericks. It was claimed that a number of his associates produced and used knives while attacking Qayyum Balogun. Garda McCarthy said while it was not believed
that Brodericks used a weapon, it was alleged he was physically involved with Qayyum Balogun during the entirety of the incident. The court heard that during a vicious, fatal assault, Qayyum Balogun fought for his life and tried to escape, but was surrounded by the group, who were simultaneously holding him, assaulting him, and ultimately stabbing him to death. Eventually, Qayyum Balogun managed to get away, but after a short distance, he collapsed and succumbed to his injuries. It was alleged that the attackers fled
and disposed of the knives. It was alleged that Brodericks came across Oreoluwa Amosu and Chloe Scannell, both from Cork, at Grafton Street in the doorway of the Doc Marten shop. Brodericks allegedly called his associates instigated violence against Oreoluwa Amosu while Scannell tried to block Brodericks and stood in between. However, she was punched in the face, knocking her off her feet onto the ground. The court heard Brodericks held Oreoluwa Amosu by his t-shirt and attacked him as another member of his group
tried to swing a knife at him until he got away when his t-shirt ripped. The garda said that social media posts showed that, afterwards, the accused had cut off his dreadlocks, which he had worn for years. A phone video of them in their rented accommodation, booked by the accused, showed a member of his group posing and posturing with a large knife in full view of Brodericks before they went to the concerts, Judge White heard. Garda McCarthy maintained that the accused was
centrally involved with all the main suspects. Cross-examined by defence solicitor Aonghus McCarthy, he said he did not know where the two complainants in the Grafton Street incident had sought treatment, and he conceded medical reports on them were not available. Brodericks’s mother told the court that she would stand bail for her son, who was born and raised in Galway, and answered “100%” when asked if he could live with her. McCarthy stressed that his client, who wore a black tracksuit and did not
address the court, had just completed his final exams, the presumption of innocence, the right to bail, and family support. Granting bail, Judge White held that bail with conditions could be granted. He set Brodericks’s bond at €1,000, and his mother, who was approved to act as an independent surety, also at €1,000. Once it has been taken up, he must notify gardaí of any address changes, sign on daily at a local garda station, obey a 10 pm – 7 am curfew, have no
contact with witnesses, surrender his passport and not apply for a replacement, and be contactable by phone at all times. Legal aid was granted. Tributes described the deceased music promoter as “vibrant” and “hardworking.” A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist his family with funeral costs, quickly raising over €24,000. Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Man accused of leading ’14-man pack’ that chased Qayyum Balogun granted bail”. Recipient’s Email Feedback
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