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Case No. 19081Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 2 Sep 2022

Man sent for trial over Electric Picnic assault in Laois

Brandon Brennan, a man aged 20 (one report gives 22), of Athy, Co Kildare, is accused of assault causing harm at the Electric Picnic festival at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois, on 2 September 2022. The injured party suffered nine fractured bones in the incident. Brennan appeared at Portlaoise District Court in December 2022 and was remanded on continuing bail while the case awaited DPP directions. In September 2023 the DPP directed the case proceed on indictment, and in November 2023 the book of evidence was served and Judge Andrew Cody sent Brennan forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 9 January 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
    5 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Brandon Brennan, a man aged 20 (one report gives 22), of 11 Ardrew Meadows, Athy, Co Kildare, is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic on 2 September 2022.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Electric Picnic festival at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois.
When
The alleged assault occurred on 2 September 2022.
Cause
The injured party suffered nine fractured bones in the incident.
Charges
Brandon Brennan is charged with assault causing harm.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the allegation as borderline between a Section 3 and a Section 4 assault causing harm.
In court
  • At a December 2022 appearance at Portlaoise District Court, Judge Andrew Cody granted Brennan legal aid and remanded him on continuing bail, adjourning the matter to March 2023 for DPP directions.
  • In June 2023, DPP directions were still awaited and the case was remanded to September 2023.
  • In September 2023, the DPP directed the case proceed on indictment to the circuit court and the matter was adjourned to November 2023 for service of the book of evidence.
  • In November 2023, the book of evidence was served and Judge Andrew Cody sent Brennan forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 9 January 2024, remanding him on bail with legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
Other details
Sgt JJ Kirby described the case as complex.
34 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrandon Brennan is 20 years old and lives at 11 Ardrew Meadows, Athy, Co Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic on 2 September. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe injured party suffered nine fractured bones in the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatBrandon Brennan is 20 years old (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatBrandon Brennan is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic on 2 September 2022 (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatA man is accused of assault causing harm at Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereBrandon Brennan lives at 11 Ardrew Meadows, Athy, County Kildare (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault occurred at the Electric Picnic festival. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 2 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 2 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said DPP directions were awaited in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí described the allegation as borderline between a Section 3 and a Section 4 assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda served the book of evidence on the accused in the courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBrandon Brennan is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBrandon Brennan is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted the accused legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was put back to 23 March for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 23 March 2023 for DPP directions (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtBrandon Brennan was remanded on continuing bail (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtBrandon Brennan appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí asked for a couple of weeks for the DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was remanded back to Portlaoise District Court on September 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment to the circuit court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí requested five or six weeks to prepare a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter until 11 November for service of the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the defendant forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherSgt JJ Kirby described the case as complex. (leinsterexpress.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherBrandon Brennan's address is given as 11 Ardrew Meadows, Athy, Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Nov2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Book of evidence served on man accused of Electric Picnic assault

    First report of this case. Adds that the book of evidence was served, the DPP directed the defendant be sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 9 January, and he was remanded on bail with legal aid.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennan
  2. 15 Sep2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Man to be tried over Electric Picnic assault

    Adds that the DPP directed the case proceed on indictment to the circuit court, that a book of evidence was requested, and that the matter was adjourned to 11 November for service. Gives the accused's age as 22; the existing record says 20.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennan
  3. 23 Jun2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Electric Picnic assault charge ‘borderline’

    Court appearance on 24 June 2023 at Portlaoise District Court; DPP directions awaited on whether the charge is Section 3 or Section 4; case remanded to 14 September.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennan
  4. 17 Dec2022
    In courttipperarylive.ie, its first report
    COURTS: Electric Picnic assault incident left injured party with 'nine fractured bones'

    Earlier court appearance (17 December 2022) in the same case. Sgt JJ Kirby described the case as complex and stated the injured party suffered nine fractured bones. Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and adjourned to 23 March 2023 for DPP directions. Brennan was remanded on continuing bail.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennanvictim
  5. 17 Dec2022
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Electric Picnic assault accused remanded on bail

    Records the 17 December 2022 court appearance where Brennan was remanded on continuing bail, legal aid was granted, and the case was adjourned to 23 March 2023 for DPP directions. Adds that Sgt JJ Kirby described the case as complex and that the injured party suffered nine fractured bones.

    accused, Brandon Brennan, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Brennan