Troon murder trial told daughter did not kill disabled mum

Jurors have been told a daughter did not kill her disabled mum – with blame instead pinned on her “over-bearing” aunt.

Shayla Greenop's lawyer claimed the 20 year-old was not someone who had been involved in “conflict or violence”.

The comments came as Mark Stewart QC today made his closing speech at the High Court in Glasgow.

Shayla and Lynnette Greenop (40) deny murdering Sharon Greenop at the home the women shared in Troon, South Ayrshire.

It is claimed the 46 year-old was assaulted on various occasions between September 8 and November 10 2016.

Mr Stewart told the jury Shayla's aunt Lynnette – Sharon's sister – was said by a witness to be not someone “you would be willing to cross”.

The advocate added: “Lynnette was repeatedly described as aggressive, overbearing, confrontational, troublesome individual.”

The court heard Shayla had been living with her mum before Lynnette moved in and “introduced herself to daily life”.

Disabled Sharon had carers before her daughter and sister began looking after the mum.

Mr Stewart said it was Lynnette who had “started to interfere with the care package” in place for Sharon.

The QC added Shayla had never previously been convicted or charged with an offence.

He told the court: “This is not someone habitually involved in conflict, violence or misconduct.”

Judge Lady Carmichael is expected to give her legal directions to jurors tomorrow/today. (THURS).

The women – both of Ayr, South Ayrshire – deny the accusations.

The trial continues