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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19081Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 2 Sep 2022

Book of evidence served on man accused of Electric Picnic assault

An alleged assault causing harm took place at Electric Picnic, Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois, on 2 September 2022. Brandon Brennan, 20, of Athy, Co Kildare, is accused of the assault, and the book of evidence was served on him in the courthouse, as reported on 21 November 2023. He was charged with assault causing harm, and the DPP directed that he be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. Judge Andrew Cody sent him forward on that date, and he was remanded on bail with legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel. No sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois.
When
  • The alleged assault took place on 2 September 2022.
  • The case was first reported on 21 November 2023.
Other details
  • The accused is Brandon Brennan, 20, of Athy, Co Kildare, a man.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
Investigation
Garda Rebecca Gavin served the book of evidence on the accused in the body of the courthouse.
Charges
The accused is charged with assault causing harm.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9.
  • Judge Andrew Cody sent the defendant forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 2 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda served the book of evidence on the accused in the courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the defendant forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Nov2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Book of evidence served on man accused of Electric Picnic assault

    First report of this case. Adds that the book of evidence was served, the DPP directed the defendant be sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 9 January, and he was remanded on bail with legal aid.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennan