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Case No. 12444Criminal damage · Co. Laois · 24 Oct 2024

Teen in court over criminal damage at Laois Shopping Centre

A 16-year-old boy appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of causing criminal damage to a sprinkler system and escalator at Laois Shopping Centre on 24 October 2024. He entered a guilty plea in relation to being reckless, and the case was adjourned to 24 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 16-year-old boy appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of criminal damage to a sprinkler system and escalator. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe damage occurred at Laois Shopping Centre. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 6.30pm on 24 October 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe defendant threw a USB cable towards a sprinkler head, which broke and sprayed water onto an escalator. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested and admitted damaging the sprinkler. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant's solicitor said he had entered a guilty plea in relation to being reckless. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said there should be a relatively positive probation report. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 24 November for an updated probation report and letter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe fire brigade had to be called to the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe total bill from the incident was around €3,500. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant confirmed he was attending an education course. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen in court after fire brigade called to Laois Shopping Centre

    Court report on the appearance of a 16-year-old at Portlaoise District Court. The solicitor said a plea of guilty was entered to being reckless. The judge adjourned the case for an updated probation report and a letter confirming attendance at an education course.

    accused, 16, male