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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12416Assault · Co. Laois · 16 May 2023

Man who admitted assault in Laois could change plea

David Bradshaw, 37, is accused of assaulting a man at Colt, Abbeyleix, on May 16, 2023. He had entered a guilty plea, and his solicitor sought full disclosure before a possible change of plea.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court14 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe court was told the man who admitted an assault may seek to withdraw his plea. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at Colt, Abbeyleix. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on May 16, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA solicitor was willing to come on record in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA guilty plea had been entered in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA plea was entered in July 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would make a disclosure order. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on November 24, with a possible change of plea. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Oct2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man who admitted assault in Laois could change plea

    Earlier hearing in the same case: the court was told the accused may seek to withdraw his guilty plea, a solicitor offered to come on record, and the judge ordered disclosure and adjourned the case to 24 November 2025.

    accused, David Bradshaw, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Bradshawvictim, male