Case No. 23544Rape; sexual assault · Co. Laois

Man with Kildare address bailed over alleged rape and sexual assault in Laois

A 36-year-old man with a Kildare address was remanded on bail at Portlaoise District Court on 16 December 2022 after the DPP directed he be sent for trial at the Central Criminal Court on charges of rape and sexual assault allegedly committed in Laois in 2020.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe man faces trial over an alleged rape and sexual assault in Laois in 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the defendant be sent for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man is 36 years old. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail on strict conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA bail condition requires him to surrender his passport. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA bail condition requires him to have no contact with the alleged injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA bail condition requires him to sign on once a week at his local garda station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was granted legal aid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe is to reappear for the service of a book of evidence in February. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant cannot be named for legal reasons. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2022
    Bail for man accused of rape and sexual assault in the Midlands

    Reports the DPP's direction to send the case to the Central Criminal Court and the strict bail conditions imposed, including surrendering his passport, no contact with the alleged injured party, and weekly sign-on at his local garda station.

    accused, 36, malevictim