Accused of assault in Portlaoise pub

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A man appeared in court over an alleged assault in a Portlaoise bar. 

James Lacumber, 38, with an address at 1 Parnell Crescent, Knockmay, Portlaoise is accused of assault causing harm at Lilly’s Bar, Main  Street in Portlaoise on February 18 last. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he was seeking a full file from the investigating garda. He said there were “alleged cuts to the injured party’s head” as a result of the incident. 

Judge Andrew Cody remanded the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on January 15 when jurisdiction could be decided. He granted legal aid to the defendant.

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