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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16564Theft; assault; public order offences · Co. Laois

Man pleads not guilty to assault, theft and public order charges in Laois

Jason Ryan, 31, of 5 College View, Mountmellick, Co Laois, is accused of theft and assault at College View on December 2, 2023. He is also accused of intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour at College View on April 18, 2024, theft of alcohol valued at €20 from Supervalu, Irishtown, Mountmellick on April 30, 2024, and intoxication on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on May 11, 2024. His barrister, David Nugent BL, told Portlaoise District Court that Ryan is pleading not guilty, and the judge adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 28.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man pleaded not guilty to theft, assault and public order offences in Laois.
Where
The accused, Jason Ryan, is of 5 College View, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
When
The first alleged offence occurred at College View on December 2, 2023.
Charges
  • He is accused of theft and assault at College View on December 2, 2023.
  • He is accused of intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour at College View on April 18, 2024.
  • He is accused of stealing alcohol valued at €20 from Supervalu, Irishtown, Mountmellick on April 30, 2024.
  • He is accused of being intoxicated on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on May 11, 2024.
Cause
The assault charge relates to a man being pushed to the ground.
In court
  • His barrister, David Nugent BL, said he was pleading not guilty to the offences at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Reports are dated July 19, 2024 and July 21, 2024, with the case described as heard at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The judge adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 28.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded not guilty to theft, assault and public order offences in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused is of 5 College View, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of theft and assault at College View on December 2, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour at College View on April 18, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of stealing alcohol valued at €20 from Supervalu, Irishtown, Mountmellick on April 30, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of being intoxicated on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on May 11, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe assault charge related to a man being pushed to the ground. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHis barrister said he was pleading not guilty to the offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jul2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man denies committing assault, theft and public order offences in Laois

    Reports a not-guilty plea to several charges covering incidents on different dates, and the adjournment to November 28.

    accused, Jason Ryan, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Ryan