Ireland Case No. 4457Murder · Co. Cork · 10 Jun 2018
Gardaí complete investigation into 2018 Cork machete murder of Mikolaj Wilk, inquest hears
Mikolaj Wilk was killed by a machete-wielding gang at his home in Maglin, near Ballincollig, Co Cork, in June 2018. At an inquest, Gardaí said the investigation had concluded and the file would go to the DPP, and no one has been charged.
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Key facts
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- whatThe pathologist said Mr Wilk died from shock and haemorrhage due to multiple blows from sharp weapons. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack took place at Mr Wilk's home near Ballincollig, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack happened at about 3am on 10 June 2018. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponUp to five masked men armed with machetes attacked Mr Wilk. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí said the investigation into the murder had been completed. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí believe an eastern European criminal gang carried out the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí have arrested six people in connection with the murder. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAll six people arrested in 2019 were released without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe inquest was adjourned until 15 May 2025 for mention only. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Wilk's wife sustained serious injuries to her hands trying to protect him. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA woman renting a room in the house fled through a window and raised the alarm. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Nov2024Cork machete murder: Gardaí have completed investigation, inquest hears
Inquest update: Gardaí say the investigation is complete and the file is going to the DPP. Six people were arrested in 2019 and all were released without charge. The inquest was adjourned to 15 May 2025 for mention only.
victim, Mikolaj Wilk, 35, male, Polish, non-irishMikolaj Wilk