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Man goes on trial accused of Longford murder

Date
2019-03-11
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Longford
County
Longford

Summary

A 26-year-old man proceeded to trial at the Central Criminal Court on charges of murdering another man in Longford in November 2016. Rihards Lavickis, with an address in Longford, is accused of the murder of a man at a location in Townspark on 1st November 2016. Mr Justice Michael White presided over jury selection, swearing in eight men and four women. The trial commenced this afternoon, with the judge indicating proceedings would likely span approximately ten days.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of Longford murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Polish man Akadiusz Czajkowski on 1st November 2016 at Rue Noyal Chatillon, Townspark in the town. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Rihards Lavickis

Accused

Charges: the murder of Polish man Akadiusz Czajkowski on 1st November 2016 at Rue Noyal Chatillon, Townspark in the town (Alleged Or Contested)

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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