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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12795Assault causing harm, threats to damage property, possession of a shotgun barrel · Co. Offaly · 10 Aug 2025

Offaly man accused of assault, threats and possessing shotgun barrel

James Buckley, 28, of Rahan, Co Offaly, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of threatening to damage property, assault causing harm and possessing the barrel of a shotgun at his address on 10 August 2025. He was remanded on bail to appear at Tullamore District Court on 10 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereJames Buckley lives at The Bridge, Newtown, Rahan, Co Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences happened on 10 August 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe item involved was the barrel of a shotgun. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of threatening to damage property, assault causing harm and possessing the barrel of a shotgun. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe had been granted bail in the High Court a week before the hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case and remanded him on bail to Tullamore District Court on 10 September. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly man accused of assault, criminal damage and having a shotgun barrel

    First report of this case: the accused's court appearance in Portlaoise, his bail status and his remand date in Tullamore.

    accused, James Buckley, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Buckley