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Murder accused admits killing housemate after row over poker game

Summary

A man has admitted fatally stabbing his housemate following a dispute over a poker game on New Year's Eve at their home in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan. Tomasz Paszkiewicz, aged 39, is charged with the murder of Marek Swider, aged 40, on January 1, 2018, at Dublin Street. He has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The Central Criminal Court heard that both men, originally from Poland, were playing cards for money when a row erupted over winnings approaching €500. Paszkiewicz subsequently invited Swider outside and stabbed him twice with a knife used at his workplace in a meat processing facility. The prosecution must prove the accused's intention to kill or cause serious injury. A witness present that evening testified the men had been good friends with no previous conflict. The trial before Ms Justice Tara Burns continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused admits killing housemate after row over poker game. Charges or matters: murdering fellow Polish man Marek Swider (40) at their home on Dublin Street, Ballyjamesduff on January 1, 2018; murder but guilty to manslaughter, and went on trial before the Central Criminal Court today. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 1, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• New Year's Eve Other
• 2019-06-27 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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