Paisley man accused of murder then taking a photo of dead body

A man is to stand trial charged with murdering another man - then taking a picture of the dead body. Adrian Atkinson is accused of killing Stephen Wallace at the 46 year-old's home in Paisley, Renfrewshire in February this year.

Prosecutors allege 48-year old Atkinson repeatedly hit Mr Wallace on the head and body with a “sharp instrument”.

The 48 year-old then faces a charge of attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

This includes claims Atkinson showed a photo he had taken of Mr Wallace “dead in his flat” to two people.

He is said to have instructed the pair “not to tell anyone” and threatened them.

It is also claimed Atkinson got rid of the alleged murder weapon as well as keys and a mobile phone belonging to Mr Wallace.

Atkinson also faces a separate charge of assaulting Mr Wallace on an earlier date.

This includes an accusation that he did “throw a corrosive or noxious substance in his face”.

Gerry Considine, defending, pleaded not guilty on his behalf at the High Court in Glasgow.

Lord Burns set a trial due to begin in October.