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Case No. 18660Possession of cannabis and a knife; intoxication and threatening behaviour · Co. Laois · 27 Dec 2023

Man charged over cannabis, knife and intoxication at Portlaoise Garda Station

On 27 December 2023, Patrick Kelly, 44, of Holycross, Mountrath, was charged with possession of cannabis and a knife at Portlaoise Garda Station. He is also accused of being intoxicated and threatening and abusive at Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise, on the same date, and Gardaí said there may be further charges, including an allegation of assault. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 11 January 2024, where solicitor Micheal Byrne and two other solicitors were assigned for legal aid purposes. The latest development is that he was remanded on continuing bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on 11 March.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Patrick Kelly, 44, of Holycross, Mountrath, is charged with possession of cannabis and a knife.
Where
  • The cannabis and knife charge relates to Portlaoise Garda Station.
  • The intoxication and threatening behaviour allegation relates to Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged offences took place on 27 December 2023.
Charges
  • He is also accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on the same date.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court there may or may not be further charges, and there is an allegation of assault.
Other details
The incidents are alleged to have occurred at two separate locations.
In court
  • He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, with the case reported on 11 January 2024.
  • Solicitor Micheal Byrne acted for him, and two solicitors were assigned along with Mr Byrne for legal aid purposes.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on 11 March.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Kelly, 44, is charged with possession of cannabis and a knife at Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe cannabis and knife charge relates to Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe intoxication and threatening behaviour allegation relates to Coppers, Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 27 December 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on the same date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeGardaí said there may be further charges, including an allegation of assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtTwo solicitors were assigned along with Mr Byrne for legal aid purposes. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on 11 March. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe incidents are alleged to have occurred at two separate locations. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man allegedly had knife at Portlaoise Garda Station

    First report of the case. It gives the charges, the court appearance, the remand on continuing bail to 11 March, legal aid assignments and a possible further assault charge.

    accused, Patrick Kelly, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Kelly