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Case No. 8018Sexual assault · Co. Laois · 13 Nov 2025

Man accused of sexual assault in Laois

A man aged 32 is accused of sexually assaulting another man in Laois on 13 November 2025 at about 5.20pm, by allegedly putting his finger between the cheeks of the other man's buttocks. A detective garda gave evidence that he arrested and charged the accused, who made no reply when the charge was put to him. The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where reporting restrictions were imposed to prevent naming the accused or the complainant. The judge granted legal aid and ordered disclosure, including CCTV footage sought by the defence, and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of sexually assaulting another man by putting his finger between the cheeks of the other man's buttocks.
Where
The alleged assault took place in Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on 13 November 2025 at about 5.20pm.
Other details
The accused is a man aged 32, and the complainant is a man.
Investigation
A detective garda gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused.
Charges
The accused made no reply when the charge was put to him.
In court
  • The accused appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
  • The judge imposed reporting restrictions preventing the naming of the accused or the complainant.
  • The solicitor requested a disclosure order and legal aid for the accused.
  • The defence wants CCTV footage disclosed as part of the disclosure.
  • The judge granted legal aid and ordered disclosure.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was accused of sexually assaulting another man by putting his finger between the cheeks of the other man's buttocks. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 13 November 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is said to have occurred at 5.20pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda gave evidence of arresting and charging the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions preventing the naming of the accused or the complainant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor requested a disclosure order and legal aid for the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence wants CCTV footage disclosed as part of the disclosure. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid, ordered disclosure and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 2 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Sep2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of sexual assault in Laois

    First report of the case. It gives the accused's age (32), the alleged date and place, the alleged manner of assault and the court outcome, including reporting restrictions and adjournment.

    accused, 32, malevictim, male