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Case No. 17499Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 4 Feb 2024

Portlaoise man admits one-punch assault causing harm

On 4 February 2024 at about 2.40am, Brochan O'Reilly, 19, of Portlaoise, struck a man in the face with a closed fist at Market Square, Portlaoise. The man lost consciousness, fell and suffered a cut to his head and a chipped tooth. O'Reilly presented himself to gardaí and made full admissions, and he later attended counselling and anger management. As reported on 23 April 2024, he admitted assault causing harm at Portlaoise District Court, and the judge applied the Probation Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was punched in the face and knocked unconscious.
  • The injured party lost consciousness, fell and suffered a cut to his head and a chipped tooth.
Weapon
The accused struck the injured party in the face with a closed fist.
Where
The assault took place at Market Square, Portlaoise.
When
The assault happened at about 2.40am on 4 February 2024.
Investigation
The accused presented himself to gardaí and made full admissions.
Other details
  • The accused, Brochan O'Reilly, is 19 years old and of St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise.
  • The accused attended counselling and anger management after the incident.
Charges
The accused admitted assault causing harm.
In court
The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 23 April 2024.
Sentence
The judge applied the Probation Act.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was punched in the face and knocked unconscious. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused struck the injured party in the face with a closed fist. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe injured party lost consciousness, fell and suffered a cut to his head and a chipped tooth. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 4 February 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe accused presented himself to gardaí and made full admissions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge decided to apply the Probation Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had attended counselling and anger management after the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois sportsman admits one punch assault

    Reports the accused's guilty admission at Portlaoise District Court and that the judge applied the Probation Act, with details of the injuries, compensation paid and counselling.

    accused, Brochan O'Reilly, 19, named, irish (judged from name)Brochan O'Reillyvictim