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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18857Assault causing harm · Co. Laois

Man accused of assault and threats to kill in Portarlington

Dylin Lawless, 26, a man from Portarlington, Co Laois, is accused of assault causing harm and threats to kill, with the alleged offences taking place at Droughill Lawns, Portarlington, on July 19 (year not given). He is also accused of theft of a wallet, criminal damage and intimidation of a witness at Portlaoise Garda Station on the same date. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 17 December 2023. The judge granted legal aid and directed that he be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on January 9.

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

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What happened
  • Dylin Lawless, a 26-year-old man, is accused of assault causing harm and threats to kill.
  • The alleged victim is described only as a person.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Droughill Lawns, Portarlington.
When
The alleged offences took place on July 19, and the year is not given.
Charges
  • He is charged with theft of a wallet.
  • He is charged with two counts of assault causing harm.
  • He is charged with criminal damage.
  • He is charged with threatening to kill or cause serious injury.
  • He is further charged with intimidation of a witness at Portlaoise Garda Station on the same date.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served the book of evidence on him, and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby addressed the court.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The judge directed that he be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on January 9.
Other details
The judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Droughill Lawns, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on July 19, with no year given. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with theft of a wallet. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with two counts of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with criminal damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with threatening to kill or cause serious injury. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is further charged with intimidation of a witness at Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed that the accused be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge granted legal aid for the solicitor and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assault and threats to kill

    Reports the book of evidence served at Portlaoise District Court, the charges against Dylin Lawless, the sending forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9, and legal aid granted to the accused. The incident date is given only as July 19 with no year.

    accused, Dylin Lawless, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylin Lawlessvictim