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Case No. 14431Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 4 Dec 2022

Paul Graham and Amy Lalor sent forward for trial over Portlaoise assault

Paul Graham (36) and Amy Lalor (32), both of Portlaoise, are accused of assault causing harm at Apartment 2, Block 2, Fieldbrook Drive, Portlaoise, on December 4, 2022. Books of evidence were served on each at Portlaoise District Court, and Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed both be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. Judge John Brennan then directed that both be sent forward there for mention, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Paul Graham (36) and Amy Lalor (32) are each accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Apartment 2, Block 2, Fieldbrook Drive, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on December 4, 2022.
Other details
  • Graham is listed as of 9 Highfield Meadows, Portlaoise, and Lalor as of Block 2, Flat 3, Fieldbrook, Portlaoise.
  • The article is dated 25 February 2025 in the feed and 26 February 2025 in its published line.
Charges
Both accused are charged with assault causing harm.
In court
  • Books of evidence were served on both accused at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP directed that both accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Judge John Brennan directed that both accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court for mention.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on each accused.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Apartment 2, Block 2, Fieldbrook Drive, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on December 4, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBoth accused are charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBooks of evidence were served on a man and a woman accused of assault in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on each accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that both accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed that both accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court for mention. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man and woman accused of assault in Laois

    Reports that books of evidence were served on both accused and that both were sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court for mention.

    accused, Paul Graham, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Grahamaccused, Amy Lalor, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Lalor