Ireland Mountmellick man remanded over theft, assault and criminal damage charges
On Sunday 28 July 2024, power tools were allegedly stolen from a vehicle in Mountmellick, Co Laois, as part of a series of alleged offences in the town that also included an assault causing harm and multiple incidents of criminal damage. Gardaí identified a man, approximately 20, through CCTV and arrested him after searching a property. He was charged with one count of theft, one count of assault causing harm, one count of assault and four counts of criminal damage. He appeared in court on Friday 2 August 2024 and was remanded in custody to Cloverhill prison, the latest development reported on 5 August 2024.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court4 Aug
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí arrested a man in connection with a series of alleged offences in Mountmellick.
- The offences under investigation included theft of power tools, an assault causing harm and multiple incidents of criminal damage.
- Where
- The man was arrested in Mountmellick, Co Laois.
- When
- The alleged theft of power tools from a vehicle took place on Sunday 28 July 2024.
- Other details
- The man is approximately 20 years old.
- Gardaí asked anyone with information that could assist the ongoing investigations to contact their local Garda station.
- Investigation
- Gardaí identified the man through CCTV.
- Gardaí conducted a search of a property and arrested the man.
- Charges
- The man was charged with one count of theft, one count of assault causing harm, one count of assault and four counts of criminal damage.
- In court
- The man appeared in court on Friday 2 August 2024 and was remanded in custody to Cloverhill prison.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí arrested a man in relation to a series of thefts in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe offences under investigation included theft of power tools, an assault causing harm, and multiple incidents of criminal damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe man was arrested in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe offences were in a series of alleged offences in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged theft of power tools from a vehicle took place on Sunday, July 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí conducted a search of a property after investigations into a series of offences in the town. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationThe man was identified through CCTV by gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí conducted a search of a property and arrested a male suspect. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged with theft, assault causing harm and a number of counts of criminal damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with one count of theft, one count of assault causing harm, one count of assault and four counts of criminal damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe man has been remanded in custody. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHe appeared in court on Friday August 2 and was remanded to Cloverhill prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí asked anyone with information that could assist ongoing investigations to contact their local Garda station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Aug2024Laois man remanded to prison following theft and assault charges
Adds the arrest after a property search, the charges (theft, assault causing harm, assault, four counts of criminal damage), the 2 August court appearance and the remand to Cloverhill. No existing case in Mountmellick matches.
accused, approximately 20, male - 4 Aug2024Laois gardaí arrest man in connection assault, theft and criminal damage
Adds the Gardaí statement on the investigation and search, the arrest, the specific charges, and that the man was remanded in custody. The article gives no incident date or court date.
accused, male