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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10094Assault causing harm and production of an article · Co. Laois · 14 Jan 2026

Man accused of producing hurley and assaulting woman in Laois

A 47-year-old man, whose name cannot be published for legal reasons, is accused of assault causing harm and production of an article, a hurley, against a woman at a location in Laois on 14 January 2026. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, where the judge issued an alibi warning, he was remanded in custody, and legal aid was granted for one solicitor and one barrister. The case was reported on 13 April 2026, and the DPP consented to it being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on 21 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man is accused of assault causing harm and production of an article, being a hurley.
  • The alleged victim is a woman who was assaulted and caused harm.
Where
The alleged incident happened at a location in Laois.
When
The alleged incident happened on 14 January 2026.
Other details
The accused is a 47-year-old man with a Laois address who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Charges
The book of evidence contains one count of assault causing harm and one count of production of an article.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
  • The judge issued an alibi warning.
  • The defendant was remanded in custody.
  • Legal aid was granted for one solicitor and one barrister.
  • The DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on 21 April.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray said she served the book of evidence on the accused.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident happened at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 14 January 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of assault causing harm and production of an article being a hurley. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe book of evidence contained one count of assault causing harm and one count of production of an article. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on April 21. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued an alibi warning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for one solicitor and one barrister. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named for legal reasons. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is a woman who was assaulted and caused harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of producing a hurley and assaulting a woman in Laois

    First report of the book of evidence served at Portlaoise District Court. Adds the charge details, the case being sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 21 April, the man being remanded in custody, the alibi warning and legal aid.

    accused, 47, malevictim, female