Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8030Unlawful killing · Co. Meath

Navan man charged with unlawful killing after death of Mantas Jurkevicius

Arturas Mauruca, 36, of Clonmagadden, Navan, was charged in July with assault causing harm to Mantas Jurkevicius, 18, of Thorndale Close, Kingscourt, over an alleged assault at the Watergate Bar and Kitchen, Watergate Street, Navan, on 21 June 2026. Mr Jurkevicius has since died. On 15 September 2026 at Trim District Court, the assault charge was withdrawn and a charge of unlawful killing, contrary to common law, was put to Mauruca, who made no reply. Judge Patricia Cronin fixed bail at €6,000 with €3,000 to be logged in cash and six conditions, and adjourned the case to 27 October for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Arturas Mauruca, 36, of Clonmagadden, Navan, is charged with the unlawful killing of Mantas Jurkevicius.
  • Mantas Jurkevicius was 18 and of Thorndale Close, Kingscourt.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the Watergate Bar and Kitchen, Watergate Street, Navan.
When
The alleged assault took place on 21 June 2026.
Charges
  • Mauruca was charged in July with assault causing harm to Mr Jurkevicius.
  • On 15 September 2026 the assault charge was withdrawn and a charge of unlawful killing, contrary to common law, was put to Mauruca.
Investigation
Detective Garda Conor McCluskey told the court that Mauruca made no reply when the charge was put to him.
In court
  • Mauruca appeared at Trim District Court, where Judge Patricia Cronin fixed bail at €6,000 with €3,000 to be logged in cash and imposed six conditions.
  • The case was adjourned to 27 October for preparation of a book of evidence.
Other details
Mr Jurkevicius has since died; the date of his death is not given.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatArturas Mauruca appeared at Trim District Court. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the Watergate Bar and Kitchen in Navan. (rte.ie)
  • investigationMauruca made no reply when the new charge was put to him. (rte.ie)
  • chargeMauruca was originally charged with assault causing harm to Mantas Jurkevicius. (rte.ie)
  • chargeThe assault charge was withdrawn and a new charge of unlawful killing was put to Mauruca. (rte.ie)
  • courtBail was fixed at €6,000 with €3,000 to be logged in cash, and six conditions were imposed. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 27 October for preparation of a book of evidence. (rte.ie)
  • otherMr Jurkevicius has since died. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    New unlawful killing charge after death of Navan man

    Adds the new unlawful killing charge, which replaced the earlier assault causing harm charge. Mr Jurkevicius has since died. Bail was fixed and the case was adjourned to 27 October for a book of evidence.

    accused, Arturas Mauruca, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Arturas Maurucavictim, Mantas Jurkevicius, 18, male, non-irish (judged from name)Mantas Jurkevicius