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Three people have been injured after a "hammer and knife" attack at the funeral of a gangland murder victim who was never without a "big fat joint" and a "hammer" in his pocket, according to his own sister.
Brandon Ledwidge's death brought Finglas village in Dublin to a standstill as youths raced up and down the road on scramblers and motorbikes, performing wheelies and smokey burnouts in front of mourners.
There was a heavy police presence monitoring the proceedings before things reportedly turned nasty. The Sunday World reported that three people were injured after an apparent hammer and knife attack at a pub after the funeral.
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A row reportedly started when mourners were attempting to leave the pub and tried to make their way to a local sports club. Violent incidents then reportedly broke out a Dublin hospital in the aftermath of the violence at the pub.
It followed the 23-year-old's funeral. A eulogy written by his sister Kaci and read by his cousin Kameron said: "We are all absolutely heartbroken."
She added that her brother was never without a "big fat joint in your mouth and a hammer in your pocket" – which prompted a laugh from mourners, the Irish Mirror reports.
A garda spokesman confirmed that two people are currently being treated in hospital for injuries.
"Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of assault that occurred in the Dublin 7 area this evening Wednesday 29th November, 2023 at approximately 8pm.
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"Two males are currently receiving medical attention at the Mater Hospital with serious injuries.”
Brandon's eulogy went on to say: "You were a party animal. You loved a good party and the drink. You were stone-mad and made of steel."
The funeral mass was conducted by Fr Richard Hyland. During his homily, he said: "You reap what you sow. If you sow badness, you get badness back. If you sow goodness, you get goodness back."
No arrests have been made in relation to his murder as yet.
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