Kilmarnock man in court accused of murdering mum by setting her on fire
William Kelly is alleged to have set his 71 year-old mum on fire in February.
A Kilmarnock man is to stand trial charged with murdering his mother by setting fire to her.
William Kelly faced the claim during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday 4th July.
The 41 year-old is accused of killing Catherine Kelly at a house in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire in February this year.
Prosecutors allege Kelly initially dragged the 71 year-old from a car into the property.
It is claimed he assaulted her before setting her alight.
Kelly was also accused of other allegations in connection with his mum – including attempted murder and assault.
His QC Gordon Jackson pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
Judge Lord Burns set a trial due to begin in November