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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8998Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 20 Dec 2024

Book of evidence served in Laois pub assault case

An assault causing harm is alleged to have taken place on 20 December 2024 at Tom Delaney's Bar, Main Street, Mountrath, Co Laois. Ethan Neville, a 20-year-old man, has been charged with the offence, and the sources do not name the victim. Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise Courthouse during a recent sitting of Portlaoise District Court. The latest development, reported on 19 June 2026, is that the book of evidence has been served and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Ethan Neville, a 20-year-old man, has been accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Tom Delaney's Bar, Main Street, Mountrath, Co Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on 20 December 2024.
Charges
Neville has been charged with assault causing harm.
In court
A book of evidence in the case was served at a recent sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray served the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse.
Other details
  • The sources do not name the victim.
  • The case was reported by leinsterexpress.ie on 19 June 2026.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported in the case.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault happened in Tom Delaney’s Bar, Main Street, Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on December 20, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused has been charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served for a 2024 assault case in Laois at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray served the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jun2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Book of evidence served in Laois pub assault case

    Reports that a book of evidence was served on Ethan Neville for a December 2024 assault at a Mountrath pub, and gives his address and age.

    accused, Ethan Neville, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ethan Neville