Pair to face murder trial over Euan "EJ" Johnston shooting
The 26-year-old was shot in the head in Kinning Park last year
Last updated 7th Dec 2017
Two men are to stand trial charged with the murder of Euan “EJ” Johnston in Glasgow last year.
32-year-old Anthony Ruthven and David Scott, who’s 33, are alleged to have shot the 26 year-old in the head in the city's Kinning Park on the 15th November 2016.
The pair denied the accusation at the High Court in Glasgow.
Prosecutors claim the duo – while acting with another or others unknown – did “repeatedly discharge a firearm” at Johnston.
Ruthven also faces a separate attempted murder and assault charge in connection with alleged incidents on 12th August 2016.
He also faces an accusation of attempting to pervert the course of justice as well as claims he behaved “in a threatening or abusive manner”.
Ruthven's QC Donald Findlay and Tony Graham QC, defending Scott, entered not guilty pleas during a short hearing.
Prosecutor Alex Prentice QC told the court: “The Crown is ready to fix a trial.”
Judge Lord Mulholland set a trial due to begin next April