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Case No. 18917Assault; attempted robbery · Co. Laois · 18 Sep 2023

Teenager accused of assault and attempted robbery in Laois

A 15-year-old teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, is accused of assault and attempted robbery in Laois. It is alleged that on 18 September 2023 he approached a 15-year-old boy from behind, struck him on the head several times and searched his pockets, and gardaí said the suspect was identified through CCTV. The teenager appeared in court, as reported on 10 December 2023, when Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 26 February 2024. The latest reported development is that gardaí were still awaiting directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 15-year-old teenager is accused of assault and attempted robbery.
  • It is alleged that the injured party, a 15-year-old boy, was approached from behind and struck on the head a number of times before his pockets were searched.
Where
The offences are alleged to have taken place in Laois.
When
The offences are alleged to have been committed on 18 September 2023.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the suspect was identified through CCTV.
  • Gardaí were waiting for directions from the DPP in relation to the case.
Charges
The teenager is accused of attempted robbery and assault.
In court
  • The teenager appeared in court, as reported on 10 December 2023.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 26 February 2024.
Other details
  • The teenager cannot be named due to his age.
  • The injured party was the same age as the suspect, 15.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured party was allegedly approached from behind and struck on the head a number of times before his pockets were searched. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences were alleged to have taken place in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences were alleged to have been committed on 18 September 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were waiting for directions from the DPP in relation to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager was accused of attempted robbery and assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 26 February 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe teenager cannot be named due to his age. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teenager accused of assault and attempted robbery in Laois

    First report of the teenager's court appearance. Adds the victim's account, CCTV identification, the DPP direction awaited by gardaí, and the adjournment date.

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