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Man to go on trial accused of homeless man's murder
Summary
A 32‑year‑old Polish national, Sebastian Barczuk, will go on trial for the murder of 33‑year‑old Polish national Michal Kurek, a homeless man, who was found dead in Ballyboughal, north County Dublin, on 4 August 2017. Barczuk pleaded not guilty at his arraignment before the Central Criminal Court. Prosecutor Lorcan Staines told the jury that the victim was a homeless Polish national and that Barczuk was also a Polish national living in Ireland at the time. The trial, to be heard by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, is expected to last three to four weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man to go on trial accused of homeless man's murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Polish national Michal Kurek (33) at a place unknown within the State between August 3 and August 4, 2017. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 4, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-09-14 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Polish national Michal Kurek (33) at a place unknown within the State between August 3 and August 4, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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