The case of two men accused of murder after human remains were discovered in Salford was heard before a judge this morning. Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, and 45, both from Eccles, have been charged with murder.
Their alleged victim has today (Tuesday) been named by police as 67-year-old Stuart Everett. The case was called on at Manchester Crown Court this morning for a preliminary hearing before Judge Nicholas Dean KC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester.
The pair, both of Worsley Road, Eccles, appeared before Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Monday afternoon. They were remanded in custody after the case was transferred to the Crown court.
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GMP said human remains have been discovered at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood in Salford over the past three weeks.
Further remains were found yesterday in an alleyway close to railway lines off Worsley Road in Eccles.
Court reporter Andrew Bardsley will file updates from 10am in the live blog below…
Updates Available
10:09Andrew Bardsley
Hearing conclusions
The hearing has now concluded.
10:09Andrew Bardsley
Trial date penciled in
The judge says a trial date has been identified as March 3, 2025, expected to last about 10 days.
The defendants are next due to appear in court on July 18, when they are expected to be asked to enter their plea.
10:08Andrew Bardsley
No bail applications will be made
The court is told no bail applications will be made today. The judge says he remands the defendants in custody.
10:07Andrew Bardsley
Administrative matters
Administrative matters are being discussed, including deadlines for evidence to be served as well as the dates of future hearings.
10:04Andrew Bardsley
Judge, prosecutor and defense reps
The judge hearing the case today is Nicholas Dean KC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester.
The prosecution is represented by Rob Hall.
The defendants are represented by Alex Leach KC and Richard Vardon.
10:02Andrew Bardsley
Defendants not in court
The defendants are not in court today, they are not required to attend this hearing.
10:02Andrew Bardsley
Buenos dias
Buenos dias. I’m in court two at Manchester Crown Court where the case of Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, and 45, is now being heard.
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