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Murder accused admits to manslaughter of Polish national
Summary
Tomasz Rozpeda, who had originally been charged with murdering Maciej Nowak, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court. The charge concerns the unlawful killing of Nowak at Ballycranna, Kilross in Co Tipperary on or about December 26 or 27, 2023. Ms Justice Karen O'Connor adjourned the matter to May 18, directed a victim impact report and remanded Rozpeda in custody. The State will not proceed with the murder count after sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused admits to manslaughter of Polish national. Charges or matters: manslaughter. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 18 Adjournment
- 2026-03-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: manslaughter (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said the victim's family, who reside in Poland, have expressed a desire to be present for the sentence hearing and in those circumstances he asked for a date of May 18 next.; Ms Justice Karen O'Connor adjourned the matter until then and directed a victim impact report on the next date.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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