Leszek Sychulec and Andrzej Gruchacz await murder verdict

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Leszek Sychulec and Andrzej Gruchacz were awaiting verdicts in their murder trial at the Central Criminal Court after jurors were sent home on 21 April 2016.

The men pleaded not guilty to murdering Patryk Krupa at Bogganfin, Athlone, Co Roscommon.

The jury had deliberated for one hour and 49 minutes before adjourning until the following morning.

The trial concerned allegations that Mr Krupa was beaten unconscious and left to drown in the Shannon.

The court also explained that the jury could consider manslaughter or assault verdicts against either accused.