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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8553Assault causing harm and non-fatal strangulation · Co. Laois · 15 Oct 2024

Man accused of assault and strangulation in Laois

A 28-year-old man with a Laois address, who cannot be named, is accused of assaulting a woman causing harm and of non-fatal strangulation at an address in Laois on 15 October 2024. A Garda said he had been arrested and charged, and he made no reply after caution. A court report published on 19 July 2026 says he appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP directed that the case be dealt with on indictment and a judge granted him bail with conditions including remaining sober and obeying a curfew. The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 7 September.

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

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What happened
A man is accused of assaulting a woman causing harm and of non-fatal strangulation.
Where
The alleged offence happened at an address in Laois.
When
The alleged offence happened on 15 October 2024.
Other details
The suspect is a 28-year-old man with a Laois address who cannot be named.
Investigation
A Garda said the accused had been arrested and charged, and he made no reply after caution.
In court
  • The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported in a court report published on 19 July 2026.
  • The Garda did not object to bail but said conditions would have to apply.
  • The judge set bail conditions including remaining sober and obeying a curfew.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 7 September.
Charges
The DPP directed that the case be dealt with on indictment, and a book of evidence will be required.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence happened at an address in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence happened on 15 October 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA Garda said the accused had been arrested and charged, and he made no reply after caution. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of assaulting a woman causing harm and of non-fatal strangulation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe Garda did not object to bail but said conditions would have to apply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge set bail conditions including remaining sober and obeying a curfew. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be dealt with on indictment, and a book of evidence will be required. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 7 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jul2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man before Laois court accused of strangulation

    First report of the court appearance: the man was charged, the DPP directed the case be dealt with on indictment, he was granted bail with conditions, and the case was adjourned to 7 September.

    accused, 28, male