Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11649Assault causing harm, threatening and abusive behaviour, affray · Co. Laois · 29 Mar 2025

Teen accused of assault and affray in Lyster Square, Portlaoise

A 17-year-old boy appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of assault causing harm in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, on March 29, 2025, and of threatening and abusive behaviour and affray there on March 30, 2025. He was remanded on bail pending a medical report, and the case was adjourned to March 9.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe teenager is accused of assault causing harm in Lyster Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe injured man allegedly had a cut to the back of his head. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on March 29 at around 5pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponThe injured man allegedly was struck on the back of the head with a metal object. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationNo medical report was before the court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager is also accused of threatening and abusive behaviour and affray in Lyster Square on March 30, 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe teenager appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the teenager on bail until a medical report was before the court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the matter was adjourned to March 9 for a medical report. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen accused of assaulting a man in Portlaoise

    Reports a court appearance by a 17-year-old accused of assault causing harm and affray in Lyster Square, Portlaoise, with bail and an adjournment to March 9 for a medical report. Also gives the alleged attack details (two youths, a metal object, a cut to the head).

    suspect, 17, male