Man admits manslaughter of Polish national in Blackburn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:07 · Archive

Connor Doyle has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Marek Krygier outside a Blackburn store.

Connor Doyle, 43, of Cheltenham Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Preston Crown Court on 19 October. The incident occurred on 27 March outside the Home Bargains store on Byrom Street following an altercation between the two men. Marek Krygier sustained a head injury during the confrontation and died the next day.

Prosecutor Joe Allman told the court that the Crown accepted Doyle's basis of plea. He described the assault as relatively minor, comparable to common assault, and said it appeared Doyle struck Krygier with his forearm. CCTV showed the assault was of short duration. However, expert evidence revealed that Krygier had a significantly low platelet count and a previous right-sided brain bleed, making him particularly vulnerable to fatal bleeding. The prosecutor indicated that without these pre-existing health conditions, Krygier would likely have survived.

How it is being reported

• Man admits manslaughter over death of Polish nationalMarek Krygier, 35, died after an altercation outside Home Bargains in Blackburn in March.BBC Lancashire · 19 Oct, 15:57
• Man admits manslaughter of Polish national outside Blackburn Home Bargains storeA man has admitted killing a Polish national outside a Blackburn Home Bargains store.Lancashire Telegraph · 19 Oct, 14:30

In this story: Connor Doyle · Marek Krygier · Blackburn · Preston Crown Court

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