Man accused of rape, assault and threats to kill in Laois
A book of evidence was served on the man at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A man has been sent forward to trial to the Central Criminal Court acccused of rape, assault and threats to kill.
The man (38) who has a Laois address, cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of rape on a date between June 9 and November 11, 2024. He is further accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman on a date between June 1 and June 9, 2024 and assaulting a woman causing harm on January 9, 2025 and again on a date between November 1 and November 2, 2024. All of the offences are alleged to have occurred in Laois.
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the defendant be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court on four charges contained in the book of evidence.
Judge Andrew Cody gave the defendant the standard alibi warning before sending him forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.
Solicitor Philip Meagher requested legal aid to include two counsel.
Judge Cody granted legal aid and remanded the defendant in custody.