Ireland Man accused of assault, threats and knife production in Mountrath
Radu Stanescu, described as 38 in one report and 39 in another, is accused of assaulting a man and a woman and producing a large kitchen knife on May 30, 2024, in Laois. The woman is also alleged to have been threatened with being killed, and reports differ on whether the knife incident was at The Rock in Mountmellick or Mountrath. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court in June 2024, where a garda sergeant sought his remand in custody and the judge remanded him to appear by video link on June 17. In December 2024 a book of evidence was served on him, the DPP directed that the case go to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 14, and the judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Jun
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man is accused of producing a knife and assaulting a man and a woman in Laois.
- The accused is alleged to have grabbed the woman by the neck, pushed her head onto a car passenger seat and punched her in the stomach and breast area.
- The accused is alleged to have threatened to kill or cause serious harm to the woman.
- Where
- The knife incident and the assault on the man are reported as taking place at The Rock, with one report saying Mountmellick and another saying Mountrath.
- The alleged assault on the woman took place on the Portlaoise Road, Mountrath.
- When
- Both alleged offences are reported as taking place on May 30, 2024.
- Weapon
- A large kitchen knife was produced.
- Investigation
- Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused, and a garda sergeant said the allegations are serious and a file may or may not go to the DPP.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with assault, threatening to kill and production of a knife.
- In court
- The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where a garda sergeant applied for him to be remanded in custody.
- The judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again by video link on June 17, and the DPP later directed that the case go to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 14.
- Other details
- The accused is alleged to have had cannabis for personal use at the Heath, Portlaoise on June 4, 2021, and in Stradbally on May 28, 2021.
- The solicitor said the client was not working and asked for legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel, and the judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man appeared in court accused of producing a knife and assaulting a man and woman in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe accused is alleged to have assaulted a woman, produced a knife and threatened to kill her. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatIt is alleged the accused threatened to kill or cause serious harm to the woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatIt is alleged the accused grabbed the woman by the neck and pushed her head onto the passenger seat of a car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatIt is alleged the accused punched the woman in the stomach and breast area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe man's alleged assault and knife offence took place at The Rock, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault on the woman took place on the Portlaoise Road, Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident is alleged to have happened at The Rock, Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenBoth alleged offences took place on May 30, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on May 30. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- weaponA large kitchen knife was produced. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe garda sergeant said the allegations are serious and a file may or may not go to the DPP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeRadu Stanescu (38) is accused of assaulting a man causing harm and having a knife at The Rock, Mountmellick on May 30, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further accused of assaulting a woman causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with assault, threatening to kill and production of a knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA garda sergeant applied for the accused to be remanded in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again by video link on June 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused is alleged to have had cannabis for personal use at the Heath, Portlaoise on June 4, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor said the client was not working and asked for legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Dec2024Man accused of assaulting a woman and producing a knife in Laois
Reports that a book of evidence was served, that the DPP sent the case forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 14 January, and that the judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
accused, Radu Stanescu, 39, male, namedRadu Stanescuvictim, female - 12 Jun2024Man allegedly had knife and assaulted man and woman in Laois
Adds a second victim, a man, who is not in the existing record. Gives the accused's age as 38 and his address as 7 Garden Green, The Garden Village, Portlaoise. Places the knife incident at The Rock, Mountmellick, while the existing record says Mountrath. Adds that he was remanded in custody and also faces an alleged 2021 cannabis possession charge.
accused, Radu Stanescu, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Radu Stanescuvictim, malevictim, female