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Case No. 21113Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 15 Mar 2023

Man accused of assault at Portlaoise addiction service

Kenneth Kelly, a 35-year-old man from Portlaoise, is accused of threatening and abusive behaviour at Campus Filling Station on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on 26 May 2022. He is also accused of assault causing harm at the HSE CADS (Community Alcohol and Drugs Service) facility on Dublin Road, Portlaoise, on 15 March 2023. He appeared in court in May 2023, where a garda sergeant said the alleged assault was at the upper end of the scale and gardaí sought extra time, and the judge granted legal aid. The latest reported development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 June.

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

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What happened
Kenneth Kelly, 35, of Portlaoise, is accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the HSE CADS (Community Alcohol and Drugs Service) facility on Dublin Road, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on 15 March 2023.
Charges
He is also accused of threatening and abusive behaviour at Campus Filling Station on the Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, on 26 May 2022.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged assault was at the upper end of the scale and was not straightforward to investigate.
  • Gardaí sought extra time.
In court
  • The case was reported in court on 14 May 2023 and the judge granted legal aid.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 28 June.
Other details
The solicitor said the accused receives social welfare and is on disability.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKenneth Kelly, 35, is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the HSE CADS facility on Dublin Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 15 March 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant said the alleged assault was at the upper end of the scale and was not straightforward to investigate. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are seeking extra time. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of threatening and abusive behaviour at Campus Filling Station in Portlaoise on 26 May 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on June 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said her client receives social welfare and is on disability. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 May2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assault at Portlaoise addiction facility

    Court appearance for Kenneth Kelly, who is accused of assault at HSE CADS Portlaoise and of threatening behaviour at Campus Filling Station in May 2022. Gardaí are seeking extra time, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on June 28.

    accused, Kenneth Kelly, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Kelly