Man accused of assaulting gardaí and money laundering in Laois 

A bench warrant was issued for a man who is accused of assaulting two garda, handling stolen property and money laundering. 

Andrei Plyshevsky, 48, with an address at 11A Eyre Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare failed to appear before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.

He is accused of handling stolen property, money laundering and having no insurance at M7 Morette, Portlaoise on February 13, 2024. He is further accused of trespassing on a building and assaulting two gardaí at the same M7 Morette, Portlaoise on the same date.

Judge Andrew Cody noted the defendant had been stopped and allegedly found in possession  of a large amount of stolen property. 

Solicitor Philip Meagher asked whether legal aid had been assigned in the case. 

Judge Cody said the defendant allegedly had €5,100 cash in his back pocket when stopped. He said the issue of legal aid was reserved pending an application on the last date. 

“So be it,” Mr Meagher replied. 

Judge Cody issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the defendant.