Londonderry man appears in court accused of murdering Glasgow man 22 years ago
A man from Northern Ireland appeared at the High Court in Glasgow accused of murdering a 24-year-old in Glasgow 22 years ago.
A man from Northern Ireland appeared at the High Court in Glasgow accused of murdering a 24-year-old in Glasgow 22 years ago.
Philip Morrison, 40, from Londonderry, denies murdering Derek Sheerin at an area of waste ground at London Road, Glasgow, on September 25, 1994.
He is accused of struggling with Mr Sheerin, compressing his neck with a belt and his hands, murdering him and robbing him of a watch, tobacco and ÂŁ20 in cash.
Morrison, who is represented by QC Derek Ogg, pled not guilty to the charge.
Judge Lady Rae set trial for March next year at the High Court in Glasgow.