A 51-year-old woman is standing trial in London over the alleged killing of her banker partner after prosecutors told the court that he had informed her he had met another woman at work.
Joanna Cierpka is facing a murder trial at the Old Bailey over the death of 52-year-old Danish banker Henrik Slotsaa, who worked at Citibank's Canary Wharf office.
The court heard that Slotsaa had allegedly told Cierpka that he had met another woman at his workplace.Read original
Prosecutors allege that he was subsequently stabbed multiple times and that his body remained in the couple's bedroom for several days before police found him.
Banker Found Dead in London Flat
According to the prosecution, Slotsaa suffered 14 stab wounds, including injuries to his neck.
He also reportedly sustained cuts to his hands, which prosecutors described as defensive injuries.
Police later forced their way into the couple's London flat after concerns were raised about Slotsaa's welfare.
Officers reportedly found his body inside the bedroom, with the prosecution telling the court that he had been there for some time.
Woman Found Injured
Cierpka was also found injured at the property and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.
While at the hospital, she reportedly wrote and signed a note stating: "I killed my partner."
The prosecution is relying on the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing as part of its case against her.
Cierpka Denies Murder
Cierpka denies the charge of murder.
However, she has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, meaning her defence accepts that she caused Slotsaa's death but argues that her mental state substantially affected her responsibility for the killing.
The trial at the Old Bailey is continuing, and the prosecution's allegations have not been established as facts unless and until proven in court.
