Montrose man to stand trial charged with Stonehaven industrial estate killing

Grant McCabe

8 November 2024 at 8:32 am·1-min read

Rodney Shaw denied the accusation at the High Court in Glasgow — -Credit: (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Archive/PA Images)

A man is to stand trial charged with the killing an Inverurie father at an industrial estate.

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.

David McGuinness, 30, was described as a 'much loved son' and 'doting father' -Credit:Police Scotland

The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday, November 8.

Members of the family of Mr McGuinness, of Inverurie, also Aberdeenshire, were present.

Shaw denies the accusation.

His KC Gordon Jackson told the court Shaw was excused attendance and that a trial could be set.

Prosecutor Erin Campbell went on to state: "A date for trial has been identified for September 1, 2025.

"That is the first available date for Aberdeen High Court."

Lady Drummond fixed the trial, which could last six days.

Shaw, of Montrose, Angus, remains on bail meantime.

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