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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11383Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 15 Sep 2024

Man to face Circuit Court over alleged assault in Portlaoise pub

Mihnea Hruscovschi, a 20-year-old man of Portlaoise, is accused of assaulting a man causing harm at Coppers bar in Market Square, Portlaoise, on September 15, 2024. The reporting gives no detail of the alleged assault itself. A garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise Courthouse, and the DPP consented to the case being sent forward. A court report published on January 23, 2026 says the case was sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court sitting on February 17, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of assaulting another man causing harm in a Portlaoise pub.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Coppers bar in Market Square, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on September 15, 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is Mihnea Hruscovschi, a 20-year-old man of Portlaoise.
  • The alleged victim is a man, and his age is not given.
  • The reporting gives no detail of the alleged assault itself.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse.
Charges
The accused is charged with assaulting a man causing harm at Coppers bar.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the case should be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay noted that the DPP had consented to the case being sent forward.
  • The case was sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court sitting on February 17, 2026.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case is awaiting trial.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe assault allegedly took place in a pub in Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on September 15, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeMihnea Hruscovschi (20) is accused of assaulting a man causing harm at Coppers bar. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant said the case should be sent forward to the next Circuit Court sittings. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case being sent forward. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court sitting on February 17, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Trial for alleged assault in Portlaoise pub

    Court report on a book of evidence being served and the case being sent forward to the Circuit Court. It names the accused, gives his age and address, and states the next court date. The reporting gives no detail of the alleged assault itself.

    accused, Mihnea Hruscovschi, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mihnea Hruscovschivictim, male