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Case No. 17006Assault · Co. Laois · 8 Oct 2020

Delay queried in alleged assault case at Portlaoise District Court

Austin Mvula, 37, is accused of assaulting a man at Esker Hills in Portlaoise, Laois, on 8 October 2020. The defence said the alleged offence occurred a considerable time ago and queried the delay. At Portlaoise District Court, solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick asked for disclosure, and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there could have been a number of reasons for the delay and that he would have to make enquiries. Judge Nicola Andrews said she would deal with the delay on the next date, and the case was adjourned to 8 July 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Austin Mvula, 37, is accused of assaulting a man.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Esker Hills in Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on 8 October 2020.
Charges
Austin Mvula is accused of assault.
Other details
The defence said the offence was alleged to have occurred a considerable time ago.
In court
  • Mvula appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick asked for disclosure in the case.
  • The court appearance was dated 7 June 2024 in the article listing and reported as published 8 June 2024 in the article text.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews said she would deal with the issue of delay on the next date.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 8 July 2024.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there could have been a number of reasons for the delay and that he would have to make enquiries.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Esker Hills in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 8 October 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said there could have been a number of reasons for the delay and that he would have to make enquiries. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeAustin Mvula is accused of assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick asked for disclosure in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews said she would deal with the issue of delay on the next date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on 8 July 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the offence was alleged to have occurred a considerable time ago. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Delay queried in alleged Laois assault case

    Reports the court appearance of Austin Mvula, 37, on an assault charge from October 2020. The defence queried the delay, the garda sergeant said there could have been a number of reasons, and the case was adjourned to 8 July 2024.

    accused, Austin Mvula, 37, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Austin Mvulavictim, male