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Case No. 10164Assault causing harm; coercion; theft · Co. Laois · 11 Aug 2025

Man accused of coercion and assault in Laois

A 43-year-old man with a Westmeath address, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of assaulting a woman causing her harm at a location in Laois on August 11, 2025. He is further accused of stealing a mobile phone and of coercion in Laois between August 11 and 12, 2025. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP directed that he be sent forward for trial. Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning, sent the case forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister, as reported on 3 April 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused is accused of assaulting a woman, causing her harm, and of coercion and theft.
Where
The alleged assault took place at a location in Laois, and the case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
When
The alleged assault took place on August 11, 2025, and the alleged theft and coercion took place between August 11 and 12, 2025.
Other details
The accused is a 43-year-old man with a Westmeath address who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Weapon
The accused is accused of stealing a mobile phone.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Charges
  • The accused is accused of assaulting a woman causing her harm at a location in Laois on August 11, 2025.
  • The accused is further accused of stealing a mobile phone and of coercion in Laois between August 11 and 12, 2025.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Andrew Dunne BL requested legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister, and Judge Fay granted the request.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused appeared in court in Portlaoise accused of coercion, theft and assaulting a woman in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on August 11, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of assaulting a woman causing her harm at a location in Laois on August 11, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further accused of stealing a mobile phone and coercion in Laois between August 11 and 12, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a 43-year-old man with a Westmeath address who cannot be named for legal reasons. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAndrew Dunne BL requested legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister, and Judge Fay granted the request. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of coercion and assault in Laois

    Reports that the DPP directed trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court, that the accused was served a book of evidence, and that legal aid was granted. Gives the accused's age, sex and Westmeath address, and says he cannot be named.

    accused, 43, male