10/10/2018

Youths Charged With Maghera Murder

Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of Piotr Krowka in Maghera earlier this year.

The body of the 36-year-old Polish national, who was homeless at the time, was found in a derelict building on the Glen Road on Tuesday 03 April.

Mr Krowka had suffered serious injuries to his head and body.

He had been living in L'Derry for a number of years.

The accused, a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, were arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation.

(JG)

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