Court frees man in closely watched attempted murder case

The Regional Court in Hradec Králové on Monday freed Lukáš Nečesaný, who was charged with attempting to murder a hairdresser in the town of Hořice in East Bohemia in 2013. Judges said there was insufficient evidence to prove that it was Nečesaný who had committed the crime.

The latest trial was the fourth time the case, which has received a great deal of media attention, was heard in the courts. On the previous three occasions Nečesaný was found guilty. The state prosecutor may appeal Monday’s verdict, in which case the matter will go to the Supreme Court.