Teen to be tried for serious assault
Published 31st Jan 2023, 21:22 GMT
A male youth was sent forward for trial in relation to serious assault in Laois.
The youth, aged 17, is accused of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm contrary to Section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997 in Laois on November 13, 2021.
Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey served a book of evidence on the defendant who cannot be named due to his age.
Judge Andrew Cody remanded the youth on bail to appear before the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on February 7. He granted legal aid for a senior and junior counsel.