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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12710Indecent assault · Co. Laois · 1 Oct 1985

Man accused of indecent assault in Laois

A 54-year-old man with a Laois address had a book of evidence served on him at Portlaoise District Court containing four counts of indecent assault of a female at a location in Laois between October 1985 and June 1991. Judge Andrew Cody sent the case to Portlaoise Circuit Court and remanded the accused on bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is a 54-year-old man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused has a Laois address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assaults took place at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assaults occurred on dates between October 1, 1985 and June 30, 1991. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Lisa Murray served the book of evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby confirmed the book contained four counts. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces four counts of indecent assault of a female. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody gave the standard alibi warning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning October 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused's solicitor asked for legal aid for two counsel and reporting restrictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody granted legal aid and confirmed reporting restrictions apply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail with conditions as set out in the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named for legal reasons. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of indecent assault in Laois

    Book of evidence served; case sent to Portlaoise Circuit Court; accused remanded on bail with conditions; reporting restrictions in place.

    suspect, 54, malevictim, female