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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15539Burglary · Co. Laois · 23 Aug 2024

Man sent to circuit court over Portlaoise barber shop burglary

A burglary is alleged to have happened at the Turkish Barber on Railway Street, Portlaoise, Laois, on August 23, 2024. Brian Flynn, a 40-year-old man, is accused of the burglary, and no victim is named in the sources. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that he be sent forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. Judge Susan Fay gave him the alibi warning, sent him forward, and granted legal aid to his solicitor with one counsel allowed. His latest reported development is that he was sent forward to the Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A book of evidence was served on a man accused of burglary at a barber shop in Laois.
Where
The alleged burglary was at the Turkish Barber on Railway Street, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The burglary is alleged to have happened on August 23, 2024.
Charges
Brian Flynn, aged 40, is accused of burglary, and he has an address in Mountmellick.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay gave the defendant the alibi warning and sent him forward to the Circuit Court.
  • The judge granted legal aid to the defendant's solicitor and allowed for one counsel.
Other details
The report is dated 8 November 2024 in the article metadata and 10 November 2024 in the article text.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA book of evidence was served on a man accused of burglary at a barber shop in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe burglary was alleged to have happened at the Turkish Barber on Railway Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe burglary is alleged to have happened on August 23. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBrian Flynn is accused of burglary. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave the defendant the alibi warning and sent him forward to the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid to the defendant's solicitor and allowed for one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Nov2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man sent to circuit court accused of burgling barbers in Laois

    First report of the case. Adds the accused's name and age, the premises, the date (August 23 last), and the District Court sitting where he was sent forward to the Circuit Court.

    accused, Brian Flynn, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Flynn