Kirkby Stabbing: man on murder charge faces trial

A trial date has been set for the man charged with murder and attempted murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Kirkby.
Aleksandra Mrozic, who died of stab wounds after an incident at a property in Kirkby.Aleksandra Mrozic, who died of stab wounds after an incident at a property in Kirkby.
Aleksandra Mrozic, who died of stab wounds after an incident at a property in Kirkby.

Aleksandra Mrozic, aged 46 died on the way to hospital on Saturday night after she suffered stab wounds on Gleneagles Drive.

Pawel Lupa, 40 of Gleneagles Drive was arrested and charged with Ms Mrozic’s murder and the attempted murder of another man.

Lupa did not enter a plea when he appeared before Mansfied Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

He appeared via a video link at Nottingham Crown Court today.

Lupa faces trial on January 9 2017.

He will appear at the court on September 16 for plea and trial preparation.