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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22775Robbery · Co. Laois · 18 Jan 2023

Two arrested and charged over robbery of Laois taxi driver

Two people were arrested and charged following the robbery of a taxi driver in Laois on 18 January 2023. Portlaoise Detective Unit is investigating and both suspects were brought before the courts.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged20 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA taxi driver was robbed in Laois (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe robbery took place on 18 January 2023 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise Detective Unit is investigating the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBoth persons were charged and brought before the courts (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherTwo persons were arrested and questioned in relation to the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Two arrested following robbery of Laois taxi driver

    Initial report of the arrest and charging of two persons in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver in Laois.

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