POLISH MAN REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER KIERAN CUNNINGHAM MURDER

Date Published: 29-Jul-2009

A 27 year old Polish man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of of 20 year old Kieran Cunningham in the city 8 weeks ago.

Alexsander Nadwodny of no fixed abode is charged with murdering the Claregalway man at Williamsgate Street contrary to common law on June 3rd.

Wearing a navy sweatshirt, blue jeans and black runners Alexander Nadwodny was led into court number 1 at Galway courthouse shortly before 10.30.

He sat quietly with his head down as a crowd of over 50 relatives and friends of Kieran Cunningham entered the courtroom.

A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse to witness Nadwodny being taken away into custody:

There was no application for bail and Nadwodny was remanded in custody to appear before an emergency sitting of Galway District Court next Tuesday August 4th.