Eye socket and nose allegedly broken in nightclub assault in the Midlands

A man appeared in court accused of breaking a man’s eye socket and a man’s nose in a nightclub in Portlaoise. 

Mark Hanlon, 24, of 25 Slieve Bloom View, Borris-in-Ossory is accused of assault causing harm at Lilly's, Main Street, Portlaoise and assault causing harm on Main Street, Portlaoise on February 6, 2023. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged assaults occurred at Lilly’s bar and nightclub at 1.30am. He said one person suffered a broken nose and another person suffered a “broken eye socket” on the night.

Judge Nicola Andrews adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on June 10 for service of a book of evidence.