Ireland Case No. 11511Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 16 Jun 2025
Book of evidence served over Laois Shopping Centre assault allegation
Jake Kelly (19) is accused of assault causing harm at Laois Shopping Centre on June 16, 2025. He was remanded on bail and sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports9 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Laois Shopping Centre. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on June 16, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA garda gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the defendant at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeJake Kelly is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning and sent the case forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court, with sittings beginning February 17 at 10am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on bail with conditions to stay away from Laois Shopping Centre and obey a curfew. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor was granted legal aid to include one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant is now residing in a hostel at Cashel B&B in Tipperary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jan2026Book of evidence served over Laois Shopping Centre assault allegation
First report on this case: a book of evidence was served and the accused was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. Not linked to the Celbridge crash case (4306), which involves a different person and offence.
accused, Jake Kelly, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Kellyvictim, male