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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11607Assault causing harm · Co. Offaly · 5 Aug 2024

Man sent forward to Circuit Court over alleged Birr assault

Adriano Szoma (19) of Birr was sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court on a charge of allegedly assaulting Robert Boland, causing him harm, on Wilmer Road, Birr, on 5 August 2024. Bail conditions fixed at the District Court remain in place.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAdriano Szoma is alleged to have assaulted Robert Boland, causing him harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place on Wilmer Road, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on 5 August 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA book of evidence was served on Szoma by Garda Stacey O'Brien. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeSzoma has been charged with allegedly assaulting another man in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to Szoma being sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court on 13 January. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted Szoma legal aid and sent him forward to the Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherBail conditions fixed at the District Court remain in place. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jan2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly teenager sent forward to Circuit Court on assault charge

    Reports that the DPP consented to Szoma being sent forward to Tullamore Circuit Court on 13 January, that a book of evidence was served by Garda Stacey O'Brien, and that Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and sent him forward. Reports that Szoma's bail conditions remain in place.

    accused, Adriano Szoma, 19, male, namedAdriano Szomavictim, Robert Boland, male, irish (judged from name)Robert Boland