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Two jailed for life after Carlisle murder
Two men have been jailed for life for the murder of a Polish man in Carlisle.
Their victim, 32 year old Piotr Kulinski, was stabbed seven times outside his home in Harraby.
Man and woman thrown into river in Carlisle
The police are investigating after a man and woman were pushed into a river in Carlisle.
It happened next to a weir in Melbourne Park. The police say the three men involved in the attack had been drinking in the park.
The man was violently assaulted and suffered facial injuries before being pushed into the water. His partner was also pushed into the river but was uninjured.
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Three others sentenced in Carlisle murder case
Three more Polish men have been sent to prison for perverting the course of justice following the murder of a man in Carlisle.
Artur Woszczyna was described as being "devious and manipulative" by the judge at Carlisle Crown Court. He was jailed for 10 years.
He disposed of blood stained clothes after 32 year old Piotr Kulinski was stabbed seven times outside his home in Harraby on October 14th last year. Artur Skoczen was jailed for five years and Adam Karpuk, who was recruited to dispose of a getaway car, was jailed for three years, four months.
The judge recommended that they serve at least half of their sentences.
Earlier two other Polish men were jailed for life for the murder of Mr. Kuliniski. Piotr Zygner will serve a minimum of 28 years and Sylwester Kawalec at least 22 years.
Life sentences for Polish murderers
Two Polish men have been jailed for life for the murder of a fellow Pole in Carlisle. Piotr Zygner will serve a minimum of 28 years and Sylwester Kawalec at least 22 years.
32 year old Piotr Kulinski was stabbed seven times outside his home in Harraby on October 14th last year. Sentencing the men, Judge Paul Batty said this was a murderous attack on a defenceless man in full view of his partner.
He told Zygner: "Because of your arrogance, your attitude afterwards and your complete lack of remorse you will go to jail for a minimum of 28 years."
The girlfriend of Zygner, Paulina Mucha, has been jailed for seven years for manslaughter.
Life coaching for Carlisle kids
Children from three primary schools in Carlisle are getting life coaching lessons to help them feel more motivated.
As part of the 'U Can Shine' scheme, youngsters can learn about the personal skills they will need to get a job.
Teachers say the project is getting results and hope more schools will take it up.
Polish murder trial: sentencing due
Two men and a woman are due to be sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for their part in the murder of a Polish man. 32 year old Piotr Kulinski was stabbed to death outside his home in Harraby in the city in October 2012.
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Toddler attacked by family dog
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery in hospital after being attacked by a family dog in Cumbria.
It happened on Gilbert Road, in the village of Cummersdale near Carlisle yesterday afternoon, May 22.
Police said the toddler suffered facial injuries and was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary.
Freemasons exhibition arrives in Carlisle
A groundbreaking exhibition will explore the secretive world of the Freemasons.
The display at Tullie House Museum in Carlisle will tell the story of the rise of the organisation throughout Cumbria.
Hannah McNulty has been allowed behind the scenes and sent this report:
Three convicted over Polish murder
Below is the statement from the Crown Prosecution Service, commenting after the verdict was returned in the Carlisle murder case:
“Piotr Zygner and Sylwester Kawalec have today been convicted of murdering Mr Kulinski and Paulina Mucha has been convicted of his manslaughter.
"They targeted their victim outside his own home and subjected him to a violent and brutal attack - he was stabbed multiple times and received fatal injuries.
“Throughout the investigation and the trial, they have sought to cover up their truly dreadful crime.
"They even enlisted the help of other defendants to provide false alibis and conceal evidence relating to the murder.
“Nevertheless, the CPS has been determined to bring them to justice for their actions.
"As a result, Artur Woszczyna and Artur Skoczen have also been convicted of conspiring to pervert the course of justice, while Adam Karpuk and Paulina Mucha pleaded guilty to this charge at an earlier hearing.
“It is testament to the courage of the witnesses who came forward and gave evidence that we were able to build a strong case and secure these convictions.
– Isla Chilton, Senior Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service“I would also like to offer my sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Kulinski and I hope that today’s verdict will go some way into helping them to come to terms with their loss.”
Four guilty in Polish murder trial
Two people have been found guilty of the murder of a Polish man in a Carlisle street.
A further two have been found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
32-year-old Piotr Kulinksi was stabbed seven times outside his home in Harraby last October.
The jury at Carlisle Crown Court returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on 30-year-old Piotr Zygner and Sylwester Kawalec who is 23.
30-year-old Artur Skoczen and Artur Woszczyna, who is 44, were found guilty on a charge of perverting the course of justice.
A fifth defendant, 26-year-old Paulina Mucha is also charged with murder and the jury is considering its verdict.
Sentencing on the four is not expected until Friday at the earliest.
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