Glasgow man to stand trial accused of murder

Dean Ferguson, 29, is accused of stabbing Billy Joe Bates in Milton in November 2018.

High Court in Glasgow (stock image)
Author: Collette McGoniglePublished 2nd Mar 2023

A man's to stand trial charged with murdering a man in Glasgow - who died in hospital.

Dean Ferguson, 29, is accused of killing Billy Joe Bates in Milton on November 18 2018.

It is claimed the 28 year-old was repeatedly struck on the body with a knife or similar item.

Mr Bates is said to have been left so severely hurt that he passed away at Glasgow Royal Infirmary four days later.

The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow where Ferguson's lawyers pled not guilty on his behalf.

Prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel and defence KC Donald Findlay agreed a trial could be fixed.

Lord Boyd set a trial due to begin in November.

The case could last around seven days.

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