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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16078Sexual assault · Co. Laois · 11 Aug 2021

Man to face trial over alleged sexual assault in Laois

On 11 August 2021, a 48-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a location in Laois. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, charging him with two counts of sexual assault, and the DPP directed that the case go forward to the Circuit Court. The judge ordered the case sent forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 29 October, and the defendant was remanded on continuing bail subject to conditions. The latest development is that the case is set for the Circuit Court sitting on 29 October, and reporting restrictions mean the man cannot be named.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The victim is a woman and the accused is a man aged 48.
Where
The alleged offence took place at a location in Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 11 August 2021.
Charges
The man is charged with two counts of sexual assault of a woman.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on the man at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The article is dated 15 September 2024 in its text and 13 September 2024 in the source metadata.
  • The DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the Circuit Court.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews ordered the case sent forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 29 October.
  • The defendant was remanded on continuing bail subject to conditions.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the book of evidence contained two counts of sexual assault.
Other details
  • Reporting restrictions apply, so the man cannot be named.
  • Legal aid was granted to the defence solicitor and one counsel.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 11 August 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with sexually assaulting a woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe book of evidence contained two counts of sexual assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the man at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the case sent forward to the Circuit Court sitting on 29 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtReporting restrictions were imposed in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail subject to conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named because of reporting restrictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the defence solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man to face trial over alleged sexual assault in Laois

    The article reports that the book of evidence was served at Portlaoise District Court and the case was sent forward to the Circuit Court, with reporting restrictions and bail conditions.

    accused, 48, malevictim, female