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Case No. 20807Possession of a knife; threats · Co. Laois · 29 Aug 2022

Teen ordered not to carry a knife after Portlaoise District Court bail

In Laois, a 15-year-old boy was accused of possessing a knife and of threatening a girl with one about her brother, with the alleged offences dated 29 and 30 August 2022. Gardaí contacted him the day after the alleged threat and, according to Garda Sgt JJ Kirby, searched him and found a knife. At Portlaoise District Court, Judge Andrew Cody granted him bail with a curfew from 10pm to 7am, no contact with the alleged injured parties, and no carrying of any weapon or knife. The matter was adjourned to 6 July, the latest development reported in an article published on 8 June 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Where
The alleged offences took place in Laois.
When
The alleged offences were dated 29 and 30 August 2022.
What happened
The boy was accused of threatening a girl about her brother on 29 August; the case details list the victim as a woman.
Weapon
The alleged weapon was a knife.
Charges
The boy was accused of possessing a knife and of threats.
Investigation
  • Gardaí contacted the teenager the day after the alleged threat.
  • According to Garda Sgt JJ Kirby, the teenager was searched and found to be in possession of a knife.
In court
Judge Andrew Cody described the matter as serious at Portlaoise District Court, where bail was granted with a curfew from 10pm to 7am, no contact with the alleged injured parties, and no weapon or knife to be carried; the matter was adjourned to 6 July.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged dates were 29 and 30 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí contacted the teenager the day after the alleged threat. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe teen was searched and found to be in possession of a knife, according to Sgt JJ Kirby. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was accused of having a knife in Laois on 29 and 30 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody described the matter as serious at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtBail was granted with a curfew from 10pm to 7am, no contact with the alleged injured parties, and no weapon or knife to be carried. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe teen was remanded on bail and the matter was adjourned to 6 July. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe teen allegedly used a knife in a threat to a girl about her brother on 29 August. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teen ordered not to carry a knife

    First report of this case. Covers the bail hearing at Portlaoise District Court, the bail conditions, and the adjournment to 6 July. Gives the alleged dates as 29 and 30 August, and says the teen allegedly threatened a girl with a knife about her brother.

    accused, 15, malevictim, female