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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10848Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 14 Nov 2025

Man accused of assault causing harm in Portlaoise sent forward to Circuit Court

Miroslav Harakal, a 30-year-old man of No Fixed Abode, is accused of assault causing harm at The Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise, on November 14, 2025. Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on him at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. Judge Stephanie Coggans gave an alibi warning, legal aid was granted, and an interpreter was requested for his next appearance. The DPP consented to him being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court, which begin on February 17, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Miroslav Harakal is accused of assault causing harm.
Other details
The accused is a 30-year-old man of No Fixed Abode.
Where
The alleged assault took place at The Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on November 14, 2025.
Charges
The book of evidence contains a single count of assault causing harm.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP consents to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Stephanie Coggans delivered an alibi warning, which Anne Doyle BL said she would explain.
  • Legal aid was granted and an interpreter was requested for the accused's next appearance.
  • The case is listed for the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on February 17, 2026.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMiroslav Harakal is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault occurred at The Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on November 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA book of evidence was served on the accused for assault causing harm in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consents to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Stephanie Coggans delivered an alibi warning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and an interpreter was requested for the accused's next appearance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on February 17, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Assault accused faces trial in Laois

    Court report on a book of evidence served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. The article adds the charge, legal aid, the interpreter request and the Circuit Court date.

    accused, Miroslav Harakal, 30, named, non-irish (judged from name)Miroslav Harakal