Former soldier was “potty” about Paisley woman he is accused of killing, court hears

A former soldier immediately “fell in love” with a charity worker who he later killed, a court heard.

Jurors were also told that Gary Brown had been “potty” about Alyson Watt.

Brown is on trial charged with murdering the 52 year-old at her home in Paisley, Renfrewshire in June last year.

The 55 year-old admits killing the Barnardo's worker – but claims he was suffering from an “abnormality of the mind” at the time.

The High Court in Glasgow heard Brown met with Dr Deborah Nelson – a consultant psychiatrist – after being held for the alleged murder.

In a report, he discussed his personal life including his relationship with Miss Watt.

He stated they had met on a dating website and that he had “fell in love right away”.

Brown also described her as “interesting and attractive”.

The trial has previously heard the couple were having apparent issues before the killing amid claims Miss Watt had kissed another man.

The court was today then told of messages Brown exchanged with his daughter about this last year.

Brown said he could not get “out of his head” the “kiss thing”.

He added: “I smell b***.”

Brown later stated: “I was potty about her, but I will move on.”

Brown, of Uddingston, near Glasgow, denies murder and attempting to kill a 16 year-old boy on the same day.

The trial, before Lord Summers, continues.