Fourth man charged in connection with Drumchapel traffic lights murder

John Kennedy, 39, is charged with being involved in the attack on the 29 year-old in Glasgow's Maryhill Road in April last year.

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Author: Collette McGoniglePublished 12th Dec 2019
Last updated 12th Dec 2019

A fourth man has appeared in court accused of murdering Kenny Reilly.

John Kennedy, 39, is charged with being involved in the attack on the 29 year-old in Glasgow's Maryhill Road in April last year.

Prosecutors claim Reilly was shot in the head after a firearm was repeatedly discharged.

All four are also charged with intent to defeat the ends of justice by setting fire to a Volvo XC90 in Craigieburn Gardens, Maryhill, Glasgow.

Kennedy is also charged with murdering Jamie Campbell in March 2006.

It is alleged the 47 year-old was repeatedly shot on the body in Essenside Avenue in the city's Drumchapel.

Kennedy's lawyer Peter Malone made no plea on his behalf to the charges during a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court today/yesterday.

He was remanded in custody by Sheriff Johanna Johnston QC.

Three other men meantime made a second appearance in the dock also accused of murdering Kenny Reilly.

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