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Case No. 22250Robbery; assault · Co. Laois · 24 Sep 2022

Neilus Cooney charged with robbery and assault in Mountmellick, Laois

Neilus Cooney, 44, of Tralee, Kerry, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 22 February 2023 charged with assaulting a man and robbing him of €25 at Grove Park, Mountmellick, on 24 September 2022. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail to reappear on 18 May 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is Neilus Cooney, 44, of 3 Strand Street, Tralee, Kerry. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is accused of assaulting a man at Grove Park, Mountmellick, on 24 September 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with robbing a man of €25 during the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby described the incident as a very serious assault and a robbery. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the accused on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe is to reappear at Portlaoise District Court on 18 May 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of robbery and assault in Laois

    First court appearance; accused remanded on bail with next appearance set for 18 May 2023.

    accused, Neilus Cooney, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Neilus Cooneyvictim, male