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Case No. 15231Sexual assault · Co. Laois · 12 May 2024

Man accused of sexual assaults on two women in Laois

A man aged 32 with a Dublin address is accused of sexually assaulting two women at two separate locations in Laois on 12 May 2024. Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that he be sent forward to the Circuit Court. Judge Susan Fay issued a standard alibi warning and sent the case forward, with reporting restrictions imposed to prevent the defendant being identified. The latest development reported is that the case was sent forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 14 January 2025, and the report was published on 11 December 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of sexually assaulting two women in Laois.
Where
The two alleged assaults took place at two separate locations in Laois.
When
The alleged offences occurred on 12 May 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is a man aged 32 with a Dublin address.
  • Legal aid was granted to the accused.
  • Reporting restrictions were imposed to prevent the defendant being identified.
  • The first report of the charges and District Court appearance was published on 11 December 2024.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
Charges
The DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the Circuit Court.
In court
  • Judge Susan Fay issued a standard alibi warning at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The case was sent forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 14 January 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of sexually assaulting two women in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe two alleged assaults took place at two separate locations in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on 12 May 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the Circuit Court on 14 January 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued a standard alibi warning and sent the case forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 14 January. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused, aged 32, has a Dublin address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted and reporting restrictions were imposed to prevent the defendant being identified. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Dec2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of sex assaults on two women in Laois

    First report of the charges and the District Court appearance, with the case sent forward to the Circuit Court and reporting restrictions imposed.

    accused, 32, malevictim, femalevictim, female