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Dealer stabbed man to death after row over €300 drug debt

Date
2018-02-16

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Longford

Summary

A murder trial at the Central Criminal Court heard that a 25-year-old man from Annaly Court, Longford fatally stabbed another man following escalating disputes over a €300 cannabis debt. Rihards Lavickis has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Akadiusz Czajkowski on November 1, 2016 at Townspark, Longford. The State rejected the manslaughter plea, and the trial proceeded. Detective Garda evidence outlined how Lavickis told gardai he armed himself with a knife after his home window was smashed, intending to confront Czajkowski. The accused stated he encountered Czajkowski near Longford Shopping Centre and pursued him with the knife, saying he intended only to frighten him but decided to use it when the opportunity arose. The fatal wound penetrated Czajkowski's chest and heart. The trial continues before Justice Una Ní Raifeartaigh and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dealer stabbed man to death after row over €300 drug debt. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Akadiusz Czajkowski (31) at Rue Noyal Chatillon, Townspark in Longford on November 1, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

November 1, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
November 1 Hearing Or Sentence
2018-02-16 Publication

Why: Later Mr Lavickis agreed to pay back €200, deducting €100 from the debt because of the assault. CNI source report

Case subjects

Rihards Lavickis

Accused

Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Akadiusz Czajkowski (31) at Rue Noyal Chatillon, Townspark in Longford on November 1, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty