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Court / Tracy Walker murder case postponed again

THE CASE against Ross MacDougall and Dawn Smith, who are both accused of murdering a woman in Lerwick in July last year, has been further postponed.

A new date for a continued preliminary hearing has been set for 24 September at the High Court in Glasgow.

A hearing scheduled for Wednesday next week at Glasgow has been discharged because due to the ongoing restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic it is not possible for the court to fix new diets or a trial.

Thirty two year old MacDougall and 28-year-old Dawn Smith, both formerly of Lerwick, are accused of murdering Tracy Walker on 30 July last year at the town’s Ladies Drive.

They are both also accused of assaulting a man at the same location on the same day. The charge includes claims they brandished a knife at him and did intend to rob him.

Both deny all the charges.

They have been remanded in custody since first appearing in court on 1 August last year.

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Space2face Shetland is an independent and confidential service which uses Restorative Justice and the arts to bring those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication. We enable everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.

If you would like to reach out to us, please contact us via e-mail info@space2face.org or mobile 07564 832467.

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The project is also currently fundraising to secure office space in Shetland’s brand-new creativity and wellness centre, The Mission. If you’re interested in getting involved, or making a donation, head over to www.space2face.org/how-you-can-help

 
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