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Case No. 17383Trespass · Co. Longford · 10 Feb 2023

Longford court: trespass accused fails to appear, remanded on bail

The case concerns an alleged trespass in a property in Newtowncashel, Co Longford, on 10 February 2023. Igors Bobelis (60), of Newtowncashel, Lanesboro, Co Longford, was charged with trespassing and entered a plea of not guilty. He did not attend a later hearing date, and a bench warrant was issued. Reported on 6 May 2024, he was remanded on continuing bail to 18 June 2024 for mention and to fix a hearing date, with six garda witnesses in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Igors Bobelis (60), a man from Newtowncashel, Lanesboro, Co Longford, was charged with trespassing.
Where
The alleged trespass took place in a property in Newtowncashel, Co Longford.
When
The alleged trespass took place on 10 February 2023.
Charges
Bobelis was charged with trespassing.
In court
  • Bobelis entered a plea of not guilty at Longford District Court.
  • Bobelis did not attend a hearing date, and a bench warrant was issued.
  • Bobelis was remanded on continuing bail to 18 June 2024 for mention and to fix a hearing date, and is due to reappear at Longford District Court in June.
Other details
Defence solicitor Ms Fiona Baxter said Bobelis missed court because he was put out of the home he was at and his address changed, and that a new hearing date would be required.
Investigation
Six garda witnesses are currently in the case, and progress is hoped for before the next hearing.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged trespass was in a property in Newtowncashel. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged trespass took place on 10 February 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationSix garda witnesses are currently in the case. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeBobelis was charged with trespassing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBobelis entered a plea of not guilty. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBobelis did not attend his hearing date and a bench warrant was issued. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBobelis was remanded on continuing bail to 18 June 2024 for mention and to fix a hearing date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBobelis is due to reappear at Longford District Court in June to fix a date for hearing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said Bobelis missed court because he was put out of his home and his address changed. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said a new hearing date would be required. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 May2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford court: Trespass accused failed to appear

    Reports Bobelis's not-guilty plea, his failure to attend a hearing, the bench warrant, the defence explanation, the six garda witnesses, and the remand to 18 June 2024 for mention and to fix a hearing date.

    accused, Igors Bobelis, 60, male, namedIgors Bobelis