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Case No. 9652Production of an article (hunting knife) · Co. Laois · 3 Apr 2026

Man accused of producing hunting knife in Portlaoise

A man, Jakob Segen, 31, of Colliers Court, Portlaoise, is accused of producing a hunting knife at Colliers Court on 3 April 2026. The case was reported after he appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where the charge was described as production of an article and, in court, as possessing a hunting knife. The judge remanded him on bail, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 15 June 2026, which is the latest development. A garda sergeant said he did not yet have directions in relation to the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of producing a hunting knife in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Colliers Court, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offence took place on 3 April 2026.
Other details
  • The accused is Jakob Segen, aged 31, of 39 Colliers Court, Portlaoise.
  • The solicitor, Philip Meagher, said the accused is a vulnerable adult and that his mother was present in court.
Weapon
The weapon is a hunting knife.
Charges
The accused is accused of production of an article, and the judge described the accusation in court as possessing a hunting knife.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 10 May 2026, where Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail.
  • The case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on 15 June 2026.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Mark Daly said he did not yet have directions in relation to the case.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of producing a hunting knife in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Colliers Court, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on 3 April 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant said he did not yet have directions in relation to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is described in court as being accused of possessing a hunting knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused is a vulnerable adult. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    'Vulnerable' man allegedly produced a hunting knife in Portlaoise

    First report of this case. Adds the accused's name, age and address, the charge wording, the court appearance, bail and adjournment date, and the solicitor's and garda's remarks.

    accused, Jakob Segen, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jakob Segen