An inquest into the death of a 35-year-old man who was murdered in front of his wife and two children at their home at Ballincollig in Co Cork last June has been adjourned pending the completion of the garda investigation.
The inquest into Mikolaj Wilk, who was originally from Poland, was told that the horticulturist and landscape gardener died from haemorrhage and shock due to multiple blows with a sharp weapon associated with a traumatic brain injury.
Mr Wilk was attacked and killed by a gang of up to four men at the family home at Maglin, near Ballincollig in the early hours of 10 June.
His wife, Elzbieta, had to undergo extensive surgery for defensive wounds to her hands and arms sustained during the attack.
Garda Detective Inspector Vincent O'Sullivan told Mr Wilk's inquest today that this is a live investigation and that there are several avenues of inquiry being followed by gardaí.
His application for an adjournment pending the conclusion of the garda investigation was granted by Cork City Coroner Philip Comyn and a date set for 4 April 2019.
Meanwhile, gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into Mr Wilk's murder.
Superintendent Colm O'Sullivan said the incident shocked the Ballincollig and wider communities.
He appealed to anyone who had information on a dark colour BMW 3 series, found near the Wilk's home.
Speaking at Gurranbraher Garda Station, Supt O'Sullivan said that Cork County Fire Service responded to reports of a car on fire at around 4.20am on the morning of the attack at Iniskenny, Ballinora, Waterfall, which is around 6km from the Wilk's home.
He asked that anyone who has any information, or who may have seen the BMW around the Maglin, Ballincollig, Ballinora and Waterfall areas between 2am and 5am on 10 June 2018, to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 4946200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
