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Case No. 19340Threats to kill; intimidating a witness · Co. Laois · 10 Feb 2023

Woman accused of threatening to 'slash' woman at Portlaoise Courthouse

Lisa O'Sullivan, 43, of Portarlington, is accused of threatening to slash a woman outside Portlaoise Courthouse, Co. Laois, on 10 February 2023, and gardaí say she made threats at the courthouse against another woman. She is also accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm and of intimidating a witness. A court report published on 28 October 2023 said she was granted bail with strict conditions, including signing on at a local garda station and staying away from the alleged injured party. Judge Andrew Cody accepted jurisdiction and remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 22 January 2024, the latest recorded development, and no sentence has been reported.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The alleged threat was to slash a woman outside the courthouse.
Where
  • The incident is alleged to have happened at Portlaoise Courthouse, Co. Laois.
  • The accused lives in Portarlington.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on 10 February 2023.
Other details
The accused is Lisa O'Sullivan, aged 43, and the alleged victim is a woman whose name is not given.
Investigation
Gardaí say the accused allegedly made threats at the courthouse against another woman.
Charges
The accused is charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm and with intimidating a witness.
In court
  • The accused appeared in court and was granted bail with strict conditions, as reported on 28 October 2023.
  • Bail conditions include signing on at a local garda station and staying away from the alleged injured party.
  • Judge Andrew Cody accepted jurisdiction and remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 22 January 2024.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe threat alleged was to slash a woman outside the courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Portlaoise Courthouse. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused lives in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on 10 February of this year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say the woman allegedly made threats at the courthouse against another woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm and intimidating a witness. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was granted bail with strict conditions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody accepted jurisdiction and remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on 22 January. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Oct2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Allegedly threatened to 'slash' woman at Portlaoise Courthouse

    First report of the case. It names the accused, her age and the court details, and states that she was bailed and the case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on 22 January 2024.

    accused, Lisa O'Sullivan, 43, female, named, irish (judged from name)Lisa O'Sullivanvictim, female