Man to face trial for alleged assault on woman
The man appeared at Portlaoise District Court accompanied by the woman
A man who is accused of assaulting a woman in Laois was served with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court.
The man (54), who has a Laois address, is accused of assault causing harm at an address in Laois on April 25, 2024.
He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court where a book of evidence was served.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the defendant be sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
Solicitor Philip Meagher requested and was granted reporting restrictions in the case.
He said the alleged injured party was present in court and had indicated her wish to withdraw the complaint against the man.
Judge Andrew Cody sent the case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on January 14. He remanded the defendant on bail with conditions to that date.