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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29833Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 3 Jul 2021

Assault causing harm case referred to higher court in Portlaoise

David Delaney, 24, of 17 Church Street, Portlaoise, is charged with assault causing harm after allegedly striking a person at 24 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, on 3 July 2021, causing a fractured jaw. Sgt JJ Kirby outlined the case at a jurisdiction hearing at Portlaoise District Court. Judge Catherine Staines refused jurisdiction, finding the matter too serious for the district court. The case was adjourned to 18 November 2021 for preparation of a Book of Evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The alleged victim suffered a fractured jaw.
Where
The alleged incident took place at 24 Colliers Court, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault occurred on 3 July 2021.
Charges
David Delaney, 24, of 17 Church Street, Portlaoise, is charged with assault causing harm.
Investigation
Sgt JJ Kirby outlined the case to the court to decide jurisdiction.
In court
  • Judge Catherine Staines refused jurisdiction at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The matter was adjourned to 18 November 2021 for preparation of a Book of Evidence.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged victim suffered a fractured jaw. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at 24 Colliers Court, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 3 July 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeDavid Delaney, 24, of 17 Church Street, Portlaoise, is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Staines refused jurisdiction at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 18 November 2021 for preparation of a Book of Evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSgt JJ Kirby outlined the case to the court to decide jurisdiction. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Oct2021
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Case involving alleged broken jaw assault too serious for Portlaoise District Court

    Reports the jurisdiction hearing at Portlaoise District Court where Judge Catherine Staines refused jurisdiction and adjourned the case to 18 November 2021 for preparation of a Book of Evidence.

    accused, David Delaney, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Delaneyvictim