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Case No. 14933Assault causing harm and false imprisonment · Co. Laois · 4 Mar 2023

Man accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning woman in Laois

A 21-year-old man with a Cork address was accused of assault causing harm and false imprisonment of a woman in Laois on March 4, 2023. The case was reported on January 16, 2025, when he appeared before Portlaoise District Court. The DPP directed that the case be heard in the district court only if a guilty plea is entered, otherwise it would be sent for trial to the circuit court. The judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the case to February 17 for a plea or a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman in Laois.
Where
The alleged offences took place in Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on March 4, 2023.
Charges
The man is accused of assault causing harm and false imprisonment.
In court
  • The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • The DPP directed that the case should only be heard in the district court if a guilty plea is entered, otherwise it would be sent for trial to the circuit court.
  • The judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on February 17.
  • The case was adjourned for a plea or a book of evidence.
  • The defence solicitor requested disclosure and an adjournment.
Other details
  • The man, aged 21, has a Cork address.
  • The judge imposed reporting restrictions in the case.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have taken place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on March 4, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of assault causing harm and false imprisonment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case should only be heard in the district court if a guilty plea is entered, otherwise it would be sent for trial to the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for a plea or a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man has a Cork address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor requested disclosure and an adjournment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning woman in Laois

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court. The case was adjourned to February 17 for a plea or a book of evidence, and the DPP directed that it be heard in the district court only if a guilty plea is entered.

    accused, 21, malevictim, female