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06 Sept 2025

Man accused of unprovoked headbutt assault in Laois

Man remanded on €35,000 Laois drugs charge

Portlaoise District Court

A man is accused of headbutting another man in an unprovoked attack in Laois. 

David Cleary, 32, of 99 Springfield Meadows, Nenagh, Tipperary is accused of assault causing harm at Mary Street, Durrow on August 28 last year. 

Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey outlined the allegation at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

He said it will be alleged the  defendant headbutted a man in an unprovoked attack and the injured party received three stitches to his forehead. 

Judge Andrew Cody accepted jurisdiction in the case. He granted legal aid and adjourned the matter back to October 12. 

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