Court told victim of assault at Laois hotel missing teeth

A judge refused to accept jurisdiction in a case after looking at photographs of an injured man with missing teeth.

Claudio Rodriguez (44) of Knockbane, Palatine, Carlow, is accused of assault causing harm at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on April 27, 2024. 

Solicitor Philip Meagher said the case had been adjourned to decide jurisdiction and determine whether or not a man had been left with a scar under his eye. 

Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said “there is no scar under the eye but there were teeth missing."

Judge Susan Fay asked to have another look at the photographs of the injuries. 

Mr Meagher said “the cut that was suffered was glued rather than stitched.”   

After examining the photographs Judge Fay decided to refuse jurisdiction. She asked how long a book of evidence would take to compile. 

Sgt Kirby said the case would have to go back to the DPP. 

Judge Fay remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on May 26 for service of a book of evidence.