Inga Ozolina’s murder trial opens in Central Criminal Court

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Inga Ozolina went on trial for murdering Audrius Pukas at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 30 April 2019. The trial concerns the death of Mr Pukas at The Malthouse, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on 20 November 2016.

Ozolina has pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleges that the couple were in a volatile relationship and that Mr Pukas died after being stabbed in the chest; the defence of self-defence will be considered during the trial.