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Two men go on trial accused of Carlow murder

Summary

A 54‑year‑old man has admitted killing a Latvian national in Co Carlow over two years ago. The man, who is charged with the 41‑year‑old's murder, is one of two men who will go on trial today charged in connection with the death. Liam Power, of no fixed abode, is charged with murdering Gints Intembergs at Graigowen, Tullow, Co Carlow between the 15th and 16th of September, 2014. He pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter when arraigned before the Central Criminal Court this morning. This plea was not accepted by the State and a jury was sworn in to try him and his co‑accused. Mr Power also pleaded not guilty to assaulting Aigar Sildars, causing him harm, at the same address and on the same dates. Dzintars Sackalausks (33) of Barrowvale, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow is also charged with murdering Gints Intembergs at the same address and on the same dates.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Two men go on trial accused of Carlow murder. Charges or matters: assaulting Aigar Sildars, causing him harm, at the same address and on the same dates; murdering Gints Intembergs at Graigowen, Tullow, Co Carlow between the 15th and 16th of September, 2014; murder but guilty to manslaughter when arraigned before the Central Criminal Court this morning. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2016-10-27 Publication

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