Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19412Assault causing harm · Co. Laois

Man accused of assault in Portlaoise pub

James Lacumber, a 38-year-old man, is accused of assault causing harm at Lilly's Bar on Main Street in Portlaoise, County Laois, on February 18, though the sources do not state the year. The alleged assault left the injured party with alleged cuts to the head. The case was reported from Portlaoise District Court in October 2023, when Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a full file was being sought from the investigating garda. Judge Andrew Cody then remanded the matter to January 15 so that jurisdiction could be decided, and legal aid was granted to the defendant.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
James Lacumber, a 38-year-old man, appeared in Portlaoise District Court over an alleged assault in a Portlaoise bar.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Lilly's Bar on Main Street in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on February 18; the sources do not state the year.
Other details
  • The injured party is alleged to have suffered cuts to the head.
  • The court report was published on 22 October 2023, although the tracker logs it under 20 October 2023.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a full file was being sought from the investigating garda.
Charges
The accused is charged with assault causing harm, which is an allegation.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the matter to Portlaoise District Court on January 15 so that jurisdiction could be decided.
  • Legal aid was granted to the defendant.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court over an alleged assault in a Portlaoise bar. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault is alleged to have happened at Lilly's Bar on Main Street in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault is alleged to have happened on February 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were seeking a full file from the investigating garda. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on January 15 so jurisdiction could be decided. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe injured party is alleged to have suffered cuts to the head. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assault in Portlaoise pub

    First report of this case. The article says the assault happened on February 18 'last' but does not state the year, so the incident date is left empty. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a full file was being sought from the investigating garda.

    accused, James Lacumber, 38, male, namedJames Lacumber