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Case No. 9652Production of an article (hunting knife) · Co. Laois · 3 Apr 2026

Man adjourned on hunting knife charge in Portlaoise

Jakob Segen, 31, of 39 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, is accused of producing a large black handled hunting knife at his address on April 3, 2026. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court in May 2026, where he was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to June 15. In October 2026, his solicitor described him as a vulnerable young man with medical issues, and Judge Andrew Gubbins adjourned the case to November 23, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 May
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of producing a large black handled hunting knife at his address in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged offence took place at 39 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence was on 3 April 2026.
Charges
Jakob Segen, 31, is accused of production of an article being a hunting knife.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court in May 2026, where Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail and adjourned the case to June 15.
  • In October 2026, his solicitor requested a date for a plea or hearing, and Judge Andrew Gubbins adjourned the case to November 23, 2026.
Investigation
A garda sergeant said he did not yet have directions in relation to the case.
Other details
His solicitor described him as a vulnerable young man with medical issues.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of producing a hunting knife in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatJakob Segen, 31, of 39 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, is accused of producing an article being a large black handled hunting knife at his address on April 3, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Colliers Court, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence was on 3 April 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant said he did not yet have directions in relation to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is described in court as being accused of possessing a hunting knife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on June 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Philip Meagher requested a date for a plea or a date for a hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Gubbins adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused is a vulnerable adult. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man accused of producing large hunting knife in Laois

    Adds that the knife was described as 'a large black handled hunting knife', that his solicitor Philip Meagher described him as 'a vulnerable young man with medical issues', and that Judge Andrew Gubbins adjourned the case to 23 November 2026.

    suspect, Jakob Segen, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jakob Segen
  2. 8 May2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    'Vulnerable' man allegedly produced a hunting knife in Portlaoise

    First report of this case. Adds the accused's name, age and address, the charge wording, the court appearance, bail and adjournment date, and the solicitor's and garda's remarks.

    accused, Jakob Segen, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jakob Segen