Accused of assault and threats to kill
Man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A book of evidence was served on a man accused of threatening to kill and assault in Portarlington.
Dylin Lawless, 26, of 379 Market Mews, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise is accused of the theft of a wallet, two counts of assault causing harm, criminal damage and threatening to kill or to cause serious injury at Droughill Lawns, Portarlington on July 19 last. He is further accused of intimidation of a witness at Portlaoise Garda Station on the same date.
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served a book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant should be sent forward to the next criminal sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9
Judge Andrew Cody directed that the defendant be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on January 9.
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick described the alleged offences as “a very serious indictable matter” and requested legal aid for two counsel.
Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid for Ms Fitzpatrick and two counsel.