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Case No. 28222Assault causing harm; production of an offensive weapon · Co. Laois · 20 Dec 2019

Man sent for trial over assault at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

Ross Nolan, 26, of Wexford Town, is charged with assault causing harm and the production of a makeshift knife with a toothbrush handle at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, on 20 December 2019. He was sent for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court, sitting in Tullamore, on 8 February 2022. Legal aid was granted to solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick and one Junior Counsel was assigned to the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Ross Nolan, 26, of 18 Radharc na Mara, Coolcotts, Wexford Town, is the accused.
When
The alleged incident took place on 20 December 2019.
Where
The incident allegedly took place at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise.
Charges
  • He is charged with assault causing harm.
  • He is also charged with the alleged production of a makeshift knife with a toothbrush handle.
In court
  • He was sent for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court, sitting in Tullamore, on 8 February 2022.
  • One Junior Counsel was assigned to the case.
  • Legal aid was granted to solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRoss Nolan, 26, of 18 Radharc na Mara, Coolcotts, Wexford Town, is the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 20 December 2019. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assault causing harm at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with the alleged production of a makeshift knife with a toothbrush handle on the same date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was sent for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court, sitting in Tullamore, on 8 February. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtOne Junior Counsel was assigned to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged with assault at Laois prison sent for trial

    Reports that Ross Nolan was sent for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting in Tullamore on 8 February 2022, with legal aid granted to solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick and one Junior Counsel assigned.

    accused, Ross Nolan, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ross Nolan