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Addict admits to trying to murder man during burglary

Summary

Dominik Biber, a 25‑year‑old Polish national, pleaded guilty in the Central Criminal Court to attempting to murder Tomasz Grosser and to false imprisonment and burglary at Ormston House, Ellen St, Limerick, on 11 April 2020. Biber admitted using two knives during the burglary. The Director of Public Prosecutions accepted the plea and noted other counts on the indictment for sentencing. Biber's lawyer highlighted the client's drug use as a significant factor and requested a probation report. The judge adjourned the case to 5 December and ordered a probation and governor's report.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Addict admits to trying to murder man during burglary. Charges or matters: attempting to murder Tomasz Grosser on 11 April 2020 at Ormston House, Ellen St in Limerick; falsely imprisoning Mr Grosser and to committing a burglary at an apartment in Ormston House while in possession of two knives. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 11 April 2020 Incident
• December 5 Adjournment
• 2022-10-17 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Burglary Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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