Man to stand trial over Aberdeenshire industrial estate killing
Prosecutors claim Rodney Shaw repeatedly punched David McGuinness on the head and body before he suffered a cardiac arrest.
A man is to stand trial charged with the killing a father-of-four at an industrial estate in Stonehaven last year.
Rodney Shaw, 51, allegedly attacked David McGuinness, 30, on September 26 2023.
The incident is said to have occurred at GPH Builders Merchant in Spurryhillock Industrial Estate in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
Prosecutors claim Mr McGuinness was repeatedly punched on the head and body.
It is further alleged Shaw grabbed the dad-of-four, pushed, pulled and threw him towards a vehicle resulting in him hitting his head.
The culpable homicide charge states Mr McGuinness sustained a cardiac arrest and passed away.
The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today.
Shaw denies the accusation.
His KC Gordon Jackson told the court Shaw was excused attendance and that a trial could be set.
Lady Drummond fixed the trial date for September 1 2025 at Aberdeen High Court.
Shaw, of Montrose, remains on bail meantime.