National court archive · 2026-03-27
Murder accused admits to manslaughter of Polish national
At a glance
- Crime
- manslaughter
- People
- Tomasz Rozpeda, Maciej Nowak, John Berry SC, Ms Justice Karen O’Connor
- Locations
- Ballycranna, Kilross, Co Tipperary, Poland
- Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Outcome
- remanded Rozpeda in custody until May 18
Summary
Tomasz Rozpeda, who had originally been charged with murdering Maciej Nowak, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court. The charge concerns the unlawful killing of Nowak at Ballycranna, Kilross in Co Tipperary on or about December 26 or 27, 2023. Ms Justice Karen O’Connor adjourned the matter to May 18, directed a victim impact report and remanded Rozpeda in custody. The State will not proceed with the murder count after sentencing.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie