Marcel Kusenda was also sexually assaulted by another man while seriously injured.
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Damian Szatkowski (38) of Peachville, Kilshane, Dublin 11 prevented a witness from calling an ambulance after twice assaulting Marcel Kusenda.
Emergency services found Mr Kusenda alive but unresponsive.
He was brought to Naas General Hospital.
Mr Kusenda had been living in Newbridge for about 8 years.
Szatkowski, a polish national, had not been living with him long before the fatal assault took place.
Mr Kusenda was also sexually assaulted by another man while seriously injured.
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