Polish Embassy watching case of 'legally insane’ driver found guilty of manslaughter

An appeal in which a jury verdict found a driver guilty of manslaughter after doctors agreed that he met the criteria to be found legally insane, is being watched by the Polish Embassy in Dublin, the Court of Appeal has been told.

Polish national Dariusz Alchimionek (44), with an address at Barrow Way, Spa Street, Portarlington, Co Laois, had denied the manslaughter of John Gorman (19) and assault causing harm to his brother, Adam, on December 29, 2015.