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Case No. 21808Indecency (exposure/offensive conduct) · Co. Laois · 12 Mar 2023

Man in his 60s arrested for indecency in Portlaoise

An Irish man in his 60s was arrested in Portlaoise following an incident of exposure/offensive conduct in the Lyster Square area at about 1am on Sunday 12 March 2023. Gardaí are investigating and a court appearance is possible.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested22 Mar
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was detained in Portlaoise arising from incidents of indecency in the town. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatAn Irish national aged in his 60s was arrested after a public appeal following an incident of exposure/offensive conduct. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe incident involved exposure or offensive conduct of a sexual nature. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man was detained in Portlaoise. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Lyster Square area. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 1am in the Lyster Square area on Sunday, March 12. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 1am on Sunday 12 March. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí thanked the public for their assistance and indicated a court appearance is possible. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing and the public is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line with further information. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA public appeal was made in the wake of the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing and Gardaí are asking for further information. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA court appearance is possible. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is an Irish national in his 60s. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2023
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí in Midlands arrest man in his 60s for indecency

    Initial arrest report; investigation ongoing, court appearance possible, Gardaí appealing for further information.

    suspect, 60s, male, Irish, irish
  2. 22 Mar2023
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Laois Gardaí make arrest for indecency in Portlaoise

    Confirms the suspect is an Irish national, notes the arrest followed a public appeal, Gardaí thanked the public for assistance, and provided contact details for further information.

    suspect, 60s, male, Irish, irish