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Case No. 13513Rape, sexual assault, false imprisonment · Co. Laois · 26 Jan 2023

Man accused of rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment in Laois

A man aged 37, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of raping, sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman at an address in Laois on 26 January 2023. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where a Garda Detective gave evidence of charging him with two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment, and he replied 'no comment' to all charges. The DPP directed trial on indictment to the Central Criminal Court, and bail conditions had been agreed. The latest reported development, in an article published on 8 June 2025, is that he was remanded on bail to Portlaoise District Court on July 21 for service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man aged 37 is accused of raping, sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman.
Where
The alleged offences took place at an address in Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on 26 January 2023.
Charges
The accused is charged with two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment.
Investigation
A Garda Detective gave evidence of charging the accused.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court.
  • The DPP directed trial on indictment to the Central Criminal Court.
  • The accused was remanded on bail to Portlaoise District Court on July 21 for service of a book of evidence.
Other details
  • The accused replied 'no comment' to all charges.
  • Bail conditions had been agreed.
  • The defence said the accused was suspended from work.
  • Reporting restrictions are in place in the case.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at an address in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 26 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA Garda Detective gave evidence of charging the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to Portlaoise District Court on July 21 for service of a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused replied 'no comment' to all charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherBail conditions had been agreed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused was suspended from work. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions are in place in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jun2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of false imprisonment and rape of woman in Laois

    First court appearance reported. The case has been directed for trial on indictment to the Central Criminal Court. The accused was remanded on bail to Portlaoise District Court on July 21 for service of a book of evidence. Reporting restrictions are in place and legal aid was discussed.

    accused, 37, male