Ireland Man appears in court accused of rape and coercive control in Laois
A 40-year-old man was charged with 12 offences against a woman, including rape, assault causing harm, criminal damage and coercive control, with the offences alleged to have occurred in Laois between 2010 and 2020. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where a detective said he made no reply when the charges were put to him and the DPP directed prosecution on indictment to the Central Criminal Court. Judge Nicola Andrews remanded him on bail, with conditions including residing at a specified address and having no contact with the alleged injured party, and he is due to appear again on April 22 for service of the book of evidence. The court appearance was reported on March 25, 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 40-year-old man is charged with 12 offences against a woman, including rape, assault causing harm, criminal damage and coercive control.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have occurred in Laois.
- When
- The assault charges cover dates between 2010 and 2020, including May 23, 2010.
- The rape charge covers April 30, 2016, and dates in 2015 and 2016.
- Charges
- Assault causing harm charges cover February 14 to 28, 2011; June 1 to 30, 2013; June 12, 2016; and October 24, 2020.
- The criminal damage charge covers February 14 to June 30, 2011.
- The coercive control charge covers January 1 to 30, 2019.
- In court
- The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on March 25, 2024.
- A detective said the defendant made no reply when the 12 charges were put to him.
- The DPP has directed prosecution on indictment to the Central Criminal Court.
- Judge Nicola Andrews remanded him on bail to appear again on April 22 for service of the book of evidence.
- There was no objection to bail, with conditions including residing at a specified address and having no contact with the alleged injured party.
- Other details
- These are allegations, and no finding has been made on them.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences are alleged to have occurred in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man is 40 and is accused of assault causing harm against a woman on several dates in 2010 and 2011. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of assault causing harm to the woman on May 23, 2010. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assault causing harm between February 14 and 28, 2011, and between June 1 and June 30, 2013. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further accused of assault on June 12, 2016 and on October 24, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with criminal damage between February 14 and June 30, 2011. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with rape on April 30, 2016, and on dates in 2015 and 2016. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also charged with coercive control between January 1 and January 30, 2019. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA man appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of rape, assault and coercive control. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA detective said the defendant made no reply when the 12 charges were put to him. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP has directed prosecution on indictment to the Central Criminal Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThere was no objection to bail, subject to conditions including residing at a specified address and having no contact with the alleged injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Nicola Andrews remanded the defendant on bail to appear again at Portlaoise District Court on April 22 for service of the book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Mar2024Man appears in court in the Midlands accused of rape and coercive control in Laois
First court appearance reporting the defendant's 12 charges, the DPP direction to the Central Criminal Court, and bail conditions. No existing case matches this defendant.
accused, 40, malevictim, female