Ireland Man refused bail over June Portlaoise assault with walking stick
Jake Moore (20), of Portlaoise, is charged over an assault on a man in Hynds Square, Portlaoise, on June 18, 2024, and the victim remains in hospital with serious injuries. Moore is also charged with theft of two sandwiches from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22, 2024, and with criminal damage to a car at Shaws, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, on October 24, 2023. Detective Garda Doreen O'Connor objected to bail at Portlaoise District Court, and Judge Andrew Cody refused bail and remanded Moore in custody, as reported on July 26, 2024. He is due to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was assaulted in Portlaoise in June 2024 and remains in hospital with serious injuries.
- Where
- The assault took place at Hynds Square, Portlaoise.
- When
- The assault is alleged to have taken place on June 18, 2024, at about 7.30pm.
- Cause
- At the time, the accused was reportedly supposed to be observing a curfew from 7pm to 7am.
- The bail objection was based on the seriousness of the charges and a belief that the accused would not adhere to bail conditions.
- Weapon
- The accused is charged with producing a walking stick, and he admitted striking the man several times with it.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with producing a walking stick at Hynds Square on June 18, 2024.
- The accused is charged with stealing two sandwiches valued at €4.50 from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22, 2024.
- The accused is charged with denting the rear passenger door of a car at Shaws, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, on October 24, 2023.
- In court
- Detective Garda Doreen O'Connor objected to bail at Portlaoise District Court.
- Judge Andrew Cody refused bail and remanded the accused in custody.
- The accused is due to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1.
- Other details
- The accused admitted he was reliant on cannabis on a daily basis.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereA man was assaulted in Portlaoise in June and remains in hospital with serious injuries. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe accused is charged with producing a walking stick at Hynds Square, Portlaoise, on June 18, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe assault in Hynds Square happened at 7.30pm, while the accused was supposed to be observing a curfew from 7pm to 7am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeThe bail objection was based on the seriousness of the charges and a belief the accused would not adhere to bail conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- weaponThe accused admitted striking the man a number of times with a walking stick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused is also charged with stealing two sandwiches valued at €4.50 from Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, on July 22, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with denting the rear passenger door of a car at Shaws, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, on October 24, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDetective Garda Doreen O’Connor objected to bail at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused is due to appear again by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused had admitted he was reliant on cannabis on a daily basis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Jul2024Man assaulted in Laois last month remains in hospital
Reports the bail hearing: bail was refused and the defendant was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Tullamore District Court on August 1. Adds the second and third charges (theft of sandwiches, denting a car door) and the curfew detail.
victim, maleaccused, Jake Moore, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Moore