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Man goes on trial charged with trying to murder his partner as baby lay in next room
Summary
In a Dublin 8 trial, Tomas Gajowniczek, aged 37, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and serious harm charges against his partner, Alicja Kalinowska, aged 30, following an incident on 16 June 2016. Kalinowska testified that Gajowniczek punched her, stuffed clothes in her mouth, gouged her eyes and beat her with a claw‑hammer while their baby slept in the next room. She described feeling that he intended to kill her. The prosecution, led by Paul Burns SC, highlighted the Criminal Law Insanity Act 2006 but argued Gajowniczek was not mentally ill. Kalinowska recounted their relationship history, her work, and prior domestic tensions, including a 2013 raid on Gajowniczek's garage and his subsequent withdrawal. The case was set to continue before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of twelve.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial charged with trying to murder his partner as baby lay in next room. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Alicja Kalinowska (30) at their home on June 16, 2016; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Kalinowska on the same date at the same location. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 16, 2016 Other
- March 2014 Other
- April 2013 Other
- January 2016 Other
- June 12, 2016 Other
- Christmas 2015 Other
- 2018-04-17 Publication
Why: She begged him to stop because the baby was in the next room. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the attempted murder of Alicja Kalinowska (30) at their home on June 16, 2016; intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Kalinowska on the same date at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- St James's Hospital
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