Ireland Man accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a woman
A man aged 57 with a Laois address is accused of assault causing harm to a woman, threatening to kill or cause serious harm, and criminal damage at an address in Laois on 6 April 2024. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment to the circuit court, and he was remanded on bail on the same conditions as his High Court bail. Legal aid was granted, and a book of evidence was to be ready in three weeks. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 2 December for service of the book of evidence, and his solicitor said he would seek to vary the bail conditions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man aged 57 is accused of assault causing harm to a woman.
- He is accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at an address in Laois.
- When
- The alleged offences took place on 6 April 2024.
- Charges
- He is accused of criminal damage at the address.
- In court
- He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 14 November 2024.
- The DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment and that he be sent to the circuit court.
- He was remanded on bail on the same conditions as his High Court bail.
- Legal aid was granted.
- The case was adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 2 December for service of the book of evidence.
- Investigation
- A book of evidence was to be ready in three weeks.
- Other details
- He was on bail from the High Court, and his solicitor said he would seek to vary the bail conditions.
- He cannot be named for legal reasons.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offences took place at an address in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place on 6 April 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA book of evidence was to be ready in three weeks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of assault causing harm to a woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of criminal damage at the address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtA man appeared in court accused of assault causing harm, threatening to kill and causing criminal damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment and the defendant be sent to the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the defendant on bail on the same conditions as the High Court bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 2 December for service of the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused is 57 and has a Laois address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant was on bail from the High Court and his solicitor said he would seek to vary the bail conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Nov2024Man accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a woman
First report of this case. It covers the District Court appearance, the DPP direction to proceed on indictment, the bail terms, legal aid and the adjournment to the Circuit Court on 2 December.
accused, 57, malevictim, female