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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15465False imprisonment and assault · Co. Offaly

Edenderry man sent forward for trial over alleged assault and false imprisonment of woman

Philip Perry (33) of Park View, Edenderry, Co Offaly, is charged with the false imprisonment and assault of a woman at Park View on a date from July 28, 2024, though the exact date is not given. These are allegations. At Tullamore District Court the week before November 15, 2024, Garda Stacey O'Brien served the book of evidence, and Judge Andrew Cody was told Perry could be sent forward on a signed plea. Judge Cody gave an alibi warning and sent Perry forward for trial to the November 26 sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, which is the latest development reported. No sentence has been imposed in this case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Philip Perry is charged with the false imprisonment of a woman under section 15 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
  • Philip Perry is also charged with assaulting the same woman.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Park View, Edenderry, Co Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on a date from July 28, 2024; the exact date is not given.
Other details
  • The suspect is a man named Philip Perry, aged 33; the articles do not state his nationality.
  • Legal Aid was granted to Aonghus McCarthy solicitors.
  • A separate cocaine charge under case 14289 is not connected to this incident.
Investigation
Garda Stacey O'Brien served the book of evidence on the defendant.
In court
  • Perry appeared at Tullamore District Court the week before the report published on November 15, 2024.
  • Judge Andrew Cody was told that Perry could be sent forward on a signed plea.
  • Judge Cody gave Perry an alibi warning.
  • Perry was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, the November 26 sitting.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed in this case.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Park View, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe article gives the date of the alleged offences only as a date between July 28, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Stacey O'Brien served the book of evidence on the defendant. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargePhilip Perry is charged with the false imprisonment of a woman under section 15 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargePhilip Perry is also charged with assaulting the same woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody was told that Mr Perry could be sent forward on a signed plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody gave Mr Perry an alibi warning. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Perry was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtMr Perry was sent forward to the November 26 sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal Aid was granted to Aonghus McCarthy solicitors. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman sent forward for trial

    Reports that the accused was sent forward for trial to the November 26 sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court, after being served the book of evidence and given an alibi warning. Existing case 14289 concerns a separate cocaine charge and is not the same incident.

    accused, Philip Perry, male, named, irish (judged from name)Philip Perryvictim, female