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07/07/2026 Update 1: Court Appearance Fatal Assault, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 5th July, 2026.

Issue Date: 07/07/2026

Gardaí in Laois investigating the fatal assault which occurred at a domestic residence at Church Street, Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon 5th July, 2026 at approximately 12.30pm have charged the arrested man.

The man, aged in his 70s has been charged in relation to the incident and is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning Tuesday 7th July, 2026 at 10.30am. Investigations ongoing.