Man charged with murder of 41-year-old in Leitrim is further remanded in custody

By Nathan Molloy, The Sligo Champion

A 36-year-old man who was charged with murdering a 41-year-old man in Co. Leitrim has been remanded in custody to Carrick-On-Shannon District court later this month.

Bartosz Cylka of Arderry, Corrawleen, Co. Leitrim is charged with the murder of Janis Balodis. He appeared via video link at Sligo District Court on Thursday.

Mr Balodis, who is originally from Latvia, was found unresponsive at a house in the Arderry area of Leitrim on June 11. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Sergeant Derek Butler told Judge Éiteáin Cunningham that it was a complex matter and that the file in the case was still being prepared.

Judge Cunningham remanded Cylka in custody to Carrick-on-Shannon District Court via video link on July 28 for directions. She also certified for a Polish interpreter to be present.

The defendant was represented by Mr John Anderson., solicitor.

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