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Case No. 8871Threat to kill or cause serious harm · Co. Longford · 28 Feb 2026

Man charged with threatening to kill woman appears in Longford court

Kamil Piech, a 34-year-old man, has been charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to a woman, his ex-partner. The incident took place at about 5pm on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 9 Palace Drive, Aardnacassa, Longford, where the woman alleges he placed his hands tightly around her neck while shouting that he would kill her. Gardaí observed marks on her neck, arrested him, and detained him for questioning at the station. At Longford District Court, reported on 30 June 2026, Judge Vincent Deane refused jurisdiction, so the case will go to the Circuit Court. The latest development is that he was remanded on continuing bail until 7 July 2026 for a Book of Evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The woman alleges her ex-partner placed his hands tightly around her neck while shouting that he would kill her.
Where
The incident took place at 9 Palace Drive, Aardnacassa, Longford.
When
The incident happened on Saturday 28 February 2026 at about 5pm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were called to a domestic matter and observed marks on the woman's neck.
  • The suspect was arrested, taken to the station, questioned and detained.
Charges
Kamil Piech, 34, was charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to the woman, intending that she believe the threat would be carried out.
In court
  • At Longford District Court, reported on 30 June 2026, Judge Vincent Deane refused jurisdiction, so the case will go to the Circuit Court.
  • He was remanded on continuing bail until 7 July 2026 for a Book of Evidence.
Other details
  • The woman was very afraid she would be killed.
  • In court, the accused's address was given as Apartment 13, Elm Court, Ballinalee Road, Longford, which differs from the incident address.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured woman alleged her ex-partner threatened to kill her and placed his hands around her neck while saying this. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatHe pressed his hands tightly on her neck and kept shouting he would kill her. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at 9 Palace Drive, Aardnacassa, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Saturday 28 February 2026 at about 5pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed marks on the woman's neck. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect was arrested and taken to the station, where he was questioned and detained. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with making a threat to the woman, intending that she believe it would be carried out to kill or cause her serious harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused jurisdiction, so the case will be sent forward to the Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on continuing bail until 7 July for the Book of Evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí were called to a domestic matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe woman was very afraid she would be killed. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man appears before Longford court accused of threatening to kill a woman

    Court report of Longford District Court hearing: the judge refused jurisdiction, the case goes to the Circuit Court, and the accused was remanded on bail to 7 July for the Book of Evidence.

    accused, Kamil Piech, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kamil Piechvictim, female