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Case No. 13770Rape, assault and threats to kill · Co. Laois

Man sent forward for trial over rape, assault and threats to kill in Laois

A man aged 38 with a Laois address, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of rape, assault and threats to kill a woman. The alleged offences took place in Laois between June 2024 and January 2025, with the rape alleged between June 9 and November 11, 2024. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that he be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court on four charges. The judge granted legal aid and remanded him in custody, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The man is accused of rape, assault and threats to kill a woman.
Where
All of the alleged offences occurred in Laois.
When
  • The rape is alleged to have occurred between June 9 and November 11, 2024.
  • The threat to kill or cause serious harm is alleged to have occurred between June 1 and June 9, 2024.
  • The assaults causing harm are alleged to have occurred on January 9, 2025, and between November 1 and November 2, 2024.
Other details
The accused is a man aged 38 with a Laois address who cannot be named for legal reasons.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence about serving the book of evidence.
  • A solicitor requested legal aid, including two counsel, for the accused.
  • The judge gave the standard alibi warning before sending the accused forward for trial.
  • The judge granted legal aid and remanded the accused in custody.
Charges
The DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court on four charges in the book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman between June 1 and June 9, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereAll of the offences are alleged to have occurred in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe rape is alleged to have occurred between June 9 and November 11, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of assaulting a woman causing harm on January 9, 2025, and again between November 1 and November 2, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court on four charges in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA solicitor requested legal aid including two counsel for the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave the standard alibi warning before sending the accused forward for trial. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid and remanded the accused in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of rape, assault and threats to kill in Laois

    Reports the book of evidence, the DPP direction to send the accused forward on four charges, the date ranges of the alleged offences, and the remand in custody.

    accused, 38, male