Murder Trial Under Way Following Evington Investigation
The murder trial of two men accused of killing 60-year-old Gary Piatek, who lived on Broad Avenue in Evington, is under way at Leicester Crown Court.
Mr Piatek disappeared on 18 April 2024 after travelling into Leicester and visiting pubs. He has not been seen since.
The prosecution alleges that he was murdered for financial gain. The court has heard that, within days of his disappearance, Ibrahim Yosif allegedly began renovating Mr Piatek’s home. Yosif is accused of subsequently moving his family into the property, while money was allegedly taken from Mr Piatek’s bank accounts and pension fund.
The prosecution also alleges that a false tenancy agreement was created to make it appear that Yosif was legitimately renting the house. The alleged motive was to obtain control of the property and Mr Piatek’s money, on the assumption that he would never return to challenge what was happening.
Yosif and Omed Firuzman are charged with murder, and both deny the allegations. Six other defendants face separate charges relating to the case, including alleged fraud, handling criminal property and assisting an offender.
In February 2026, police carried out an extensive search of the Broad Avenue property, including digging and demolishing an extension. The search concluded in March without human remains being found.
The trial began in October 2026 and is expected to last up to eight weeks. The prosecution’s claims are allegations to be tested in court, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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