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Teenager granted bail after murder charge over fatal park brawl

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A second man charged over a park brawl that left a man dead in Brisbane's north has been granted bail.

Yohana Wal Wal is one of 13 men charged with murder, affray and acts intending to cause grievous bodily harm.

Girum Mekonnen, 19, was stabbed to death and 11 others were injured when violence erupted in Zillmere in September.

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Brisbane stabbing victim Girum Mekonnen.

Brisbane stabbing victim Girum Mekonnen.  Nine

The crime scene at Zillmere following the fatal brawl. Nine

Prosecutors allege three carloads of men wearing hoodies and surgical masks and armed with machetes, long knives and baseball bats ambushed the victims.

Mr Wal Wal's three brothers Kresto, 24, Gabreal, 27 and Santo, 32, were also charged by police.

The 19-year-old is expected to be released later today.

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