Teen accused of public order offence in Laois Shopping Centre
The teenager appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A teenager appeared in court accused of engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour at Laois Shopping Centre.
Philip McInerney (18) of The Bungalow, Kiln Lane, Mountrath is accused of engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour at Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on May 18, 2026.
Garda Micheal Kilheaney said he arrested the defendant who made no reply to caution. He said there was no objection to bail subject to conditions.
Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes asked that the case be put back for eight weeks.
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client was in receipt of disability and she asked for legal aid.
Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and remanded the defendant on bail with conditions to appear again before Portlaoise District Court on July 20.