Case No. 17059Robbery · Co. Laois · 8 Jan 2023

Man accused of robbery and producing a broken bottle in Portlaoise

Lee Dennehy (22), of Roselawn, Portlaoise, is accused of robbing €140 cash and takeaway food valued at €11.20 at Rossvale, Portlaoise, on January 8, 2023, and of producing a broken bottle during the alleged incident. He is charged with production of an article and robbery. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on June 3, 2024, where the case was said to be going on indictment, requiring a book of evidence. The latest development is that Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on July 8 for service of the book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Lee Dennehy is accused of robbing €140 cash and takeaway food valued at €11.20.
Weapon
The accused is accused of producing a broken bottle.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Rossvale, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence is said to have happened on January 8, 2023.
Charges
He is charged with production of an article and robbery.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on June 3, 2024.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the prosecuting Detective Garda Amy Duffy indicated the case would be dealt with on indictment, which means a book of evidence is needed.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on July 8 for service of the book of evidence.
Other details
  • Lee Dennehy is 22 years old and of 25 Roselawn, Portlaoise.
  • The court appearance was reported by Leinster Express.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is accused of robbery of €140 cash and takeaway food valued at €11.20. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Rossvale, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on January 8, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe accused is accused of producing a broken bottle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with production of an article and robbery. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe prosecuting garda said the case would be dealt with on indictment, which means a book of evidence is needed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on July 8 for service of the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jun2024
    Man accused of producing a broken bottle and robbery in Laois

    Court appearance of the accused. The case will be dealt with on indictment and a book of evidence is needed. The case was adjourned to July 8 for service of the book of evidence.

    accused, Lee Dennehy, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Lee Dennehy