Allegedly threatened to stab Laois Shopping Centre guard
Portlaoise District Court was told the incident was captured on bodycam
A Laois Shopping Centre security guard was allegedly threatened with being stabbed in the neck, a sitting of Portlaoise District Court was told.
Philip McInerney(19) of The Bungalow, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, is accused of engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour and making threats to kill or cause serious harm at Laois Shopping Centre on May 18, 2026.
Garda Micheal Kilheeney told the court there had been “ongoing anti-social behaviour in Laois Shopping Centre towards the security staff”. He said there was CCTV of the incident and bodycam footage which included audio.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said “it is alleged that this gent said, ‘don’t be standing behind my van or I will stab you in the neck’.”
Judge Andrew Gubbins granted legal aid, accepted jurisdiction and remanded the man on bail to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on December 14.