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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12590Rape and defilement · Co. Laois · 7 Jan 2023

Teenager, 18, sent to Central Criminal Court on rape and defilement charges

An 18-year-old male with a Laois address appeared at Portlaoise District Court where a book of evidence containing five charges of rape, sexual assault and defilement of a child under 15 was served. The case was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court with reporting restrictions in place.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Sep
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe teenager is 18, has a Laois address, and cannot be named. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused is an 18-year-old male with a Laois address who cannot be named (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of defilement of a child under 15, rape and sexual assault on 7 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of sexual assault and rape on 28 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are five charges in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with defilement of a child under the age of 15, rape and sexual assault on 7 January 2023 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is also charged with sexual assault and rape on 28 January 2023 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the teenager at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the case be sent to the next sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody ordered bail to continue under the same conditions as set in the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued a standard alibi warning and granted legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtReporting restrictions apply in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed the case be sent forward to the next sittings of the Central Criminal Court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBail was to continue under the same conditions as set out in the district court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a solicitor and two counsel (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Teenager appears in court in the Midlands accused of rape and defilement

    Book of evidence served at Portlaoise District Court; DPP directed case to Central Criminal Court; bail continued under existing conditions; legal aid granted for a solicitor and two counsel; standard alibi warning issued; reporting restrictions apply.

    accused, 18, malevictim
  2. 26 Sep2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Teenager acccused of rape and defilement in Laois

    Book of evidence served; five charges confirmed; DPP directed case to Central Criminal Court; bail to continue under existing conditions; legal aid granted; reporting restrictions apply.

    suspect, 18, malevictim, under 15