Polish community unites for Wilk family

Members of the Polish community gathered in solidarity yesterday at a special Mass in memory of father of two Mikolaj Wilk, who was murdered in a machete attack in Ballincollig, Co Cork, at the weekend.

One woman entered St Augustine’s Church in Cork city centre at 7pm yesterday holding a bunch of white flowers. Individuals spoke of their profound sorrow and shock at the death of a native of their home country in such unimaginable circumstances.

Kasia Kasperkiewcz, who has lived in Douglas, on the southside of Cork City, for 12 years, said her heart went out to a family from her homeland who had lost a husband and father in such an inhumane way.