Man denies committing assault, theft and public order offences in Laois
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A man has pleaded not guilty to theft, assault and public order offences in Laois.
Jason Ryan(31) of 5 College View, Mountmellick is accused of theft and assault at College View on December 2, 2023. He is further accused of intoxication and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at College View on April 18, 2024 and of the theft of alcohol valued at €20 from Supervalu, Irishtown, Mountmellick on April 30, 2024. He is also accused of being intoxicated on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on May 11 this year.
David Nugent BL said his client was pleading not guilty to the offences. He said the assault charge related to a man being pushed to the ground.
Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 28.