A MAN is to stand trial after a ten-month-old baby boy was lucky to survive a “crude circumcision” three years ago.

Dad-of-six Philip Ogbewe, from Nigeria but living here for 20 years, allegedly used a surgical blade on the infant — who was then hospitalised for two weeks.

1 Philip Ogbewe was charged with assault causing harm to the baby

Mr Ogbewe, of Drogheda, Co Louth, was refused bail after appearing at Dublin District Court on Friday.

The 54-year-old was charged with assault causing harm to the baby boy in the town on a date in December, 2015.

The child would have died had it not been for the intervention of medical professionals, the court heard.

Mr Ogbewe has allegedly described himself as Dr Philip, a “third-generation circumciser” — but he has no medical training, the court also heard.

The assault charge can carry a maximum sentence of five years but the DPP is considering further more serious charges.

Judge John Coughlan remanded Mr Ogbewe in custody to appear again on November 23.

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