Man was unconscious and bleeding from head after alleged Laois pub assault
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A court was told a man was found unconscious on the ground after an alleged assault at a pub in Portlaoise.
Barry Galvin (42) of 54 Willow Park, Carlow is accused of assault causing harm at Kavanagh’s pub, Main Street, Portlaoise on October 8, 2023.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged assault occurred outside Kavanagh's bar at around 12.15am when a man was hit in the head.
He said the defendant "allegedly struck him with his elbow twice in what looked like an unprovoked attack.”
He said the injured man suffered concussion, a contusion and a laceration to the back of his head.
Sgt Kirby said that when gardaí arrived at the scene the injured party was "allegedly unconscious on the ground and bleeding from the back of his head.”
Andrew Dunne BL said Judge Cody had previously accepted jurisdiction in the case.
Judge Susan Fay said she would affirm Judge Cody’s order and accept jurisdiction. She remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on March 10.