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Case No. 14102Public order offence · Co. Laois · 30 Mar 2025

Several youths arrested after brawl in Portlaoise

At about 5pm on Sunday 30 March 2025, a public order incident involving a brawl took place in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois. Gardaí arrested several youths following the brawl. As reported on 31 March 2025, one youth aged 16-17 has been charged for the public order incident. No injured parties have come forward, and gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged31 Mar
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A public order incident involving a brawl between youths took place.
Where
The incident took place in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The incident occurred at 5pm on Sunday 30 March 2025.
Cause
Gardaí arrested several youths following the brawl.
Investigation
Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for anyone with information or witnesses to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
Charges
One youth aged 16-17 has been charged for the public order incident.
Other details
No injured parties have come forward.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe public order incident took place in Lyster Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 5pm on Sunday. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí arrested several youths following a brawl. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating and have appealed for anyone with information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeOne youth aged 16-17 has been charged for the public order incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherNo injured parties have come forward. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Mar2025
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Multiple youths arrested in Laois town on Sunday

    Reports the arrests after a brawl in Lyster Square, that one youth aged 16-17 has been charged, and that no injured parties have come forward.

    accused, 16-17