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Case No. 23435Public order (disturbance) · Co. Laois · 24 Dec 2022

Two men arrested over public order disturbance at Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise

Two men were arrested by Laois Gardaí following a public order disturbance at Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2022, when the centre was busy with last-minute Christmas shoppers. Nearly 10 gardaí attended to bring the situation under control.

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  2. Arrested24 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatTwo men were arrested following a public order incident in Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatOne of the individuals was carried out of the premises to a waiting garda vehicle by a number of officers at around 4.30pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe disturbance took place at Kyle Shopping Centre in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationNearly 10 gardaí and a number of garda vehicles attended the scene to bring the situation under control. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí believe one of the individuals was causing a disturbance. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Dec2022
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    WATCH: Laois Gardaí remove man from Portlaoise shopping centre on Christmas Eve

    Reports the arrest of two men following a public order disturbance at Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, on Christmas Eve 2022, with one individual carried out by officers at around 4.30pm.

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