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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3512Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 1 Mar 2026

Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer charged with assault causing harm at Copper Face Jacks, Dublin

Alan Spicer, 21, a Leinster rugby player, was charged with assault causing harm to a woman at Copper Face Jacks nightclub on Harcourt Street, Dublin, on 1 March 2026. He appeared at Dublin District Court on 19 March 2026, where Judge Treasa Kelly remanded him on continuing bail to appear again on 27 May 2026.

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

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Copper Face Jacks, Jackson Court Hotel, Harcourt Street, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault took place at Copper Face Jacks, Jackson Court Hotel, Harcourt Street. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 1 March 2026. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whenSpicer was arrested at the nightclub at 4.05 am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Ronan Molloy from Pearse Street station gave evidence at the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAlan Spicer was charged with assault causing harm under section three of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAlan Spicer was charged with assault causing harm to a named female. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly remanded Spicer on continuing bail to appear again on 27 May 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDPP directions had yet to be obtained and the Garda sought an adjournment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor Colleen Gildernew said it was not necessary to order a summary of Garda evidence at this stage. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtIt was not yet confirmed whether the case would be heard at District Court or sent to Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly remanded Spicer on continuing bail to appear again on 27 May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDPP directions have yet to be obtained and the case was adjourned. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSpicer has represented Ireland under-20s, UCD and Leinster. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSpicer is a six-foot-ten second row who has represented Ireland under-20s, UCD and Leinster. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSpicer made no reply when the charge was put to him at the station. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Leinster rugby player accused of assaulting woman at Copper Face Jacks

    First court appearance: Spicer was charged under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, remanded on continuing bail, and DPP directions are pending.

    victim, femaleaccused, Alan Spicer, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Spicer
  2. 19 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer in court over alleged assault on woman at Copper Face Jacks

    Reports the court appearance where Spicer was remanded on continuing bail to 27 May 2026; DPP directions not yet obtained; defence solicitor Colleen Gildernew said no summary of Garda evidence needed at this stage; case may go to Circuit Court.

    victim, femaleaccused, Alan Spicer, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Spicer