Court of Appeal 'compelled' to quash jury's 'perverse' guilty verdict on 'insane' driver in manslaughter case

The Court of Appeal has been “compelled” to quash a jury verdict which found a driver guilty of manslaughter, despite agreement amongst experts that he met the criteria to be found legally insane.

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