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Polish man found guilty of manslaughter for stabbing man to death at squat
Summary
A 38‑year‑old Polish man, Andrzej Wawrzyniak, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for stabbing fellow Polish national Jacek Kozakiewicz to death in an abandoned pub squat on Dublin's North Wall Quay on 26 February 2014. Wawrzyniak also pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to another occupant, Filip Talaj. The jury, after a little over four hours, delivered a unanimous verdict. Wawrzyniak was remanded in custody until 10 October for a sentencing hearing. The trial revealed that the squat was a makeshift living space where the occupants, including Kozakiewicz who was described as "the boss", were required to stay indoors during daylight to avoid attention. On the night of the incident, an argument erupted; Wawrzyniak stabbed Talaj several times and later fled the squat, boarding a tram.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Polish man found guilty of manslaughter for stabbing man to death at squat. Charges or matters: murdering Jacek Kozakiewicz at the former Vallance & McGrath pub on Dublin's North Wall Quay on February 26, 2014; a second charge of assault causing harm to Filip Talaj, another occupant of the squat. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- February 26, 2014 Incident
- October 10 Incident
- February 26 Incident
- 2016-07-18 Publication
Why: He said there had been bad blood between the two men and that they had argued because Wawrzyniak had broken the rule about not leaving during daylight. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jacek Kozakiewicz at the former Vallance & McGrath pub on Dublin's North Wall Quay on February 26, 2014; a second charge of assault causing harm to Filip Talaj, another occupant of the squat (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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