Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13268Rape and sexual assault · Co. Laois · 28 Aug 2022

Man accused of rape and sexual assault in Laois sent forward for trial

A 31-year-old man with a Laois address was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court on ten counts of rape, assault causing harm and sexual assault. The case was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court and he was granted bail with conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at an address in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on August 28, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of two counts of rape, two counts of assault causing harm and six counts of sexual assault. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused in the courthouse. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for one solicitor and two counsel for the defendant. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions and granted bail subject to conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBail conditions include a curfew, a contact number, and no contact with the alleged injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault in the Midlands

    Court report on the book of evidence and bail. Adds the charges, the Central Criminal Court referral, legal aid, reporting restrictions and bail conditions.

    accused, 31, male