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Case No. 18918Assault · Co. Laois · 2 Oct 2021

Barman convicted of assaulting two door staff in Portlaoise

On 2 October 2021, Ahmed Emara, a 23-year-old man, assaulted two door staff at Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise, causing black eyes and a cut over one man's eye. In December 2023, Portlaoise District Court convicted him of both assaults and fined him €300 on each, with recognisance fixed in case of appeal. The case was reported on 10 December 2023, and the fines and appeal recognisance are the latest developments.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Dec
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A barman was convicted of assaulting two door staff at a pub in Portlaoise.
Where
The assaults took place at Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The assaults took place on 2 October 2021.
Other details
  • The defendant, Ahmed Emara, is a 23-year-old man, of Farmleigh View, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
  • Both door staff suffered facial injuries, including black eyes, and one man had a cut over his eye.
  • The defendant had no previous convictions and is a college student who works part time as a barman.
  • Judge Andrew Cody noted a positive probation report on the defendant but said the attack was unacceptable.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby gave evidence of the injuries to the court.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
  • The defendant was convicted and fined €300 on each of the two assaults.
  • The judge fixed recognisance in case of appeal.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA barman was convicted of assaulting two door staff at a pub in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assaults took place at Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assaults took place on 2 October 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was convicted and fined €300 on each of the assaults. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fixed recognisance in case of appeal. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherBoth men suffered facial injuries, including black eyes and a cut over one man's eye. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is a college student who works part time as a barman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Andrew Cody noted a positive probation report on the defendant but said the attack was unacceptable. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Barman assaulted security staff at Portlaoise pub

    Reports the conviction and €300 fine on each assault at Portlaoise District Court, the defendant's background, and the injuries to the two door staff. No earlier report of this case appears in the existing list.

    convicted, Ahmed Emara, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ahmed Emaravictim, malevictim, male