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Case No. 20726Sexual assault · Co. Laois · 9 Feb 2023

Man accused of sexual assault on teenage girl in Laois

A 41-year-old man with a Laois address has been charged with one count of sexual assault on a teenage girl in her late teens in Laois on 9 February 2023. The alleged assault began in a shopping centre in Laois, where he reportedly stopped her, said her shoe was untied and followed her to a bus stop. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court on 13 June 2023, where legal aid was granted for the defence, an Arabic interpreter was requested and reporting restrictions were imposed. The case was adjourned to 27 July for either a plea or a date for hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
A 41-year-old man was charged with one count of sexual assault on a teenage girl in Laois.
Where
The alleged assault began as the girl walked through a shopping centre in Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 9 February 2023.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court the man stopped the girl, said her shoe was untied and offered to tie it, which she declined.
What happened
  • It is alleged the man followed the girl to a bus stop and sat next to her at the back of a bus, blocking her path.
  • It is alleged the man spread his legs, rubbed his leg against the girl's leg and moved his hand towards her behind and held it there.
Other details
  • The accused has a Laois address and cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.
  • The judge imposed reporting restrictions.
In court
  • The case first came before Portlaoise District Court on 13 June 2023.
  • Legal aid was granted for the defence.
  • The defence requested an Arabic interpreter for the next appearance.
  • The case was adjourned to 27 July for either a plea or a date for hearing.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court accused of the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man stopped the girl and told her that her shoe was untied. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man followed the girl to a bus stop and sat next to her at the back of the bus, blocking her path. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged the man spread his legs and rubbed his leg against the girl's leg. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatIt is alleged the man moved his hand up towards the girl's behind and held it there. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe girl was approached as she walked through a shopping centre in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe accused is charged with one count of sexual assault on 9 February. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence counsel was granted legal aid for the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence requested an Arabic interpreter for the next appearance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 27 July for either a plea or a date for hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jun2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of sexual assault on teen in Laois

    First court appearance reported. Adds the alleged details of the assault on a bus and the court outcome: legal aid, an Arabic interpreter request, reporting restrictions and the adjournment to 27 July.

    accused, 41, malevictim, late teens, female