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Man charged with murdering stepfather in Wexford after stabbing horror

A man appeared in court yesterday charged with the murder of his step-father.

Adrian Zelek, 21, from Westbury Wood in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, is accused of killing 45-year-old Michael Gladyszewski at an address in the town on Thursday, May 25.

He was also charged with assaulting and obstructing gardai, attempting to escape custody and production of a weapon.

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Detective Garda Paul Hayes told Judge Kevin Staunton at Gorey District Court that he arrested Adrian Zelek at Westbury Woods at 9.45pm on Thursday evening.

He told the court emergency services were called to the address where they found Mr Gladyszewski, who had been fatally stabbed.

Det Hayes said he charged Mr Zelek with all of the above offences at Enniscorthy Garda Station earlier in the day yesterday and that the accused made no reply when charged.

Prison van containing Adrian Zelek who appeared in court in Gorey, Wexford charged with murder, assaulting and obstructing gardaí, attempting to escape custody and production of a weapon. (RTE NEWS)

Solicitor for the accused Marie Murphy asked for a psychological assessment for her client.

Judge Staunton requested psychological and medical assessments for Adrian Zelek and granted legal aid.

The judge said as the District Court cannot grant bail on a murder charge he would remand Adrian Zelek to appear before Gorey District Court next Thursday.

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