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Case No. 17065Robbery · Co. Laois · 8 Jan 2022

Man accused of robbery and producing a knife in Portlaoise

Gavin Swayne, a man aged 23 according to the article, is accused of robbing €140 in cash and €11.20 worth of takeaway food at Rossvale, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, on 8 January 2022, and it is alleged he produced a knife. Detective Garda Ger Doolan said he made no reply when charged, and the DPP directed that he be tried on indictment. He first appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 2 June 2024, where Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid. The matter was adjourned to 8 July for service of a book of evidence, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man is accused of robbing cash and takeaway food in Portlaoise.
  • He is accused of stealing €140 in cash and €11.20 worth of takeaway food.
Where
The alleged robbery took place at Rossvale, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged robbery took place on 8 January 2022.
Weapon
It is alleged the accused produced a knife during the incident.
Other details
  • The accused is named as Gavin Swayne, described in the article as 23 years old.
  • One article caption describes the accused as a teen, while the body text gives his age as 23.
  • The article does not state the accused's nationality.
Charges
  • Detective Garda Ger Doolan said the defendant made no reply when charged.
  • The DPP directed that the defendant be tried on indictment in relation to the incident.
In court
  • The accused first appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 2 June 2024.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid.
  • The matter was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 8 July for service of a book of evidence.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was accused of robbing cash and takeaway food in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is accused of stealing €140 in cash and €11.20 worth of takeaway food. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe robbery was alleged to have taken place at Rossvale, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe robbery was alleged to have taken place on 8 January 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponIt is alleged the accused produced a knife during the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant made no reply when charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that the defendant be tried on indictment in relation to the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews granted legal aid and adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 8 July for service of a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 May2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of Laois robbery and producing a knife

    Reports the accused's first court appearance at Portlaoise District Court, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment, and the adjournment for a book of evidence to 8 July. No existing case matches this incident.

    accused, Gavin Swayne, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gavin Swayne