Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10477Theft · Co. Offaly · 11 Dec 2025

Man accused of Tullamore shoplifting misses court after assault

John Murphy, a 43-year-old man from Cloncollig, Tullamore, Co Offaly, is accused of stealing property worth €210 from Lidl and an item valued at €13.49 from Woodie's DIY in Tullamore on December 11, 2025. He did not appear at Tullamore District Court, where his solicitor, Aisling Maloney, said he had been the victim of an assault she described as 'brutal'. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail, and reporting of the case was updated on March 13, 2026. The latest development is that the matter is adjourned to a court hearing on April 14, 2026.

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

consolidated from all reports
When
The alleged thefts took place on December 11, 2025.
Where
The alleged thefts took place in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
What happened
John Murphy, a 43-year-old man from Cloncollig, Tullamore, is the accused.
Charges
  • He is accused of stealing property worth €210 from Lidl.
  • He is accused of stealing an item valued at €13.49 from Woodie's DIY.
In court
  • He did not appear at Tullamore District Court because, according to his solicitor, he had been assaulted.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail.
  • A court hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026.
Other details
His solicitor, Aisling Maloney, said he had been the victim of an assault she described as 'brutal'.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged thefts took place on December 11 in Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of stealing property worth €210 from Lidl. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of stealing an item valued at €13.49 from Woodie's DIY. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused did not appear at Tullamore District Court because he had been assaulted. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody remanded him on continuing bail to April 14 for a court hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA hearing on the alleged thefts is scheduled for April. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had been the victim of a brutal assault. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man on Offaly shoplifting charges victim of 'brutal' assault

    Adds that the accused missed his court appearance because he had been assaulted, with his solicitor describing a brutal assault, and gives the next hearing date of April 14 and the value of the alleged thefts.

    accused, John Murphy, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Murphy