Ireland Appeal after teenage boy assaulted during robbery in Portlaoise, Laois
On a Tuesday evening between 8.20pm and 8.50pm, a teenage boy was allegedly approached by a number of youths and assaulted at the entrance to the Grange estate on the Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois, and a bag and cash were taken. The articles describe the victim as a teenage boy, while the case record lists a man. Gardaí are seeking three youths in their early to mid teens, believed to have had sticks or similar offensive weapons, and their names and nationality are not given. Detectives at the Portlaoise detective branch are investigating, and in articles published on 28 August 2024 gardaí appealed for information and dashcam footage, with no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence reported, so that appeal is the latest development.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí issued an appeal after an assault and robbery of a teenage boy in Portlaoise, Laois.
- It is understood a bag and cash were taken when the teenager was approached by a number of youths and assaulted in the town.
- Other details
- The case record lists the victim as a man, while the articles describe a teenage boy.
- Gardaí are seeking three youths in their early to mid teens, and no names or nationality are given.
- Where
- The incident is alleged to have occurred at the entrance to the Grange estate on the Borris Road, Portlaoise.
- When
- The incident is alleged to have happened on a Tuesday evening between 8.20pm and 8.50pm, and the articles were published on 28 August 2024.
- Weapon
- Gardaí believe the three youths may have been carrying sticks or similar offensive weapons.
- Investigation
- Detectives from the Portlaoise detective branch are investigating the robbery and assault.
- Gardaí want sightings of the three youths around the Borris area between 8.20 and 8.50pm.
- Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has dashcam footage is asked to contact the Portlaoise detective branch.
- Charges
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
- In court
- No court proceedings have been reported.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí issued an appeal after an assault and robbery in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatGardaí are appealing for information about the assault and robbery of a teenage boy in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA bag and cash were taken when the teenager was approached by a number of youths and assaulted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged incident occurred at the entrance to the Grange estate on the Borris Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at the entrance to the Grange estate on the Borris Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident is alleged to have happened between 8.20pm and 8.50pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident happened in Portlaoise on a Tuesday evening. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenGardaí want information on sightings between 8.20 and 8.50pm in the Borris area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- weaponGardaí are looking for three youths believed to have sticks or similar offensive weapons. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- weaponGardaí believe three youths may have been carrying sticks or similar offensive weapons. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationDetectives from the Portlaoise detective branch are investigating the robbery and assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí ask anyone who saw anything suspicious or has dashcam footage to contact the Portlaoise detective branch. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationDetectives from the detective branch in Portlaoise are investigating the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí are asking for sightings of three youths in their early to mid teens around the Borris area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact the detective branch at Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Aug2024Appeal after teenage boy assaulted during robbery in Laois
Original report of an assault and robbery of a teenage boy at the Grange estate entrance on the Borris Road, Portlaoise. Gardaí appeal for sightings of three youths and give a contact number. No existing case matches this incident.
victim, malesuspect, early to mid teenssuspect, early to mid teenssuspect, early to mid teens - 28 Aug2024Laois Gardaí investigate robbery and assault
Reports the alleged robbery and assault and a Garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. The article gives no date for the incident and does not name any victim or suspect.