Case No. 22579Serious assault (intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm, Section 4, Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997) · Co. Laois · 13 Nov 2021

Teen to be tried for serious assault in Laois

A 17-year-old male youth was sent forward for trial for intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm in Laois on 13 November 2021. Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court on 7 February 2023.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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  • whatA male youth was sent forward for trial in relation to serious assault in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe youth is aged 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 13 November 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant Michael Tarpey served a book of evidence on the defendant. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm contrary to Section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the youth on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court on 7 February. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a senior and junior counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant cannot be named due to his age. (leinsterexpress.ie)

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  1. 31 Jan2023
    Teen to be tried for serious assault

    The youth was sent forward for trial and remanded on bail to appear at Portlaoise Circuit Court; legal aid was granted for senior and junior counsel.

    suspect, 17, male