A PATHOLOGIST told a murder trial that 24-year-old Gary Weir died from a single stab wound to the heart.

Dr Marjorie Turner was giving evidence at the trial of Michael Gentles, 21, John Kelly, 22, Adam Williams, 21, and John Graham, 21, all from Glasgow, who deny murdering Mr Weir, by stabbing him with a knife in Old Shettleston Road, Glasgow, on August 7, 2016.

They also deny attempting to murder David Shannon, James Phinn and Gary Phinn by stabbing them.

Dr Turner told the High Court in Glasgow that a sharp weapon cut through Mr Weir's lung and his heart causing massive bleeding.

Earlier, prosecutor Bill McVicar withdrew the charge of murder and three charges of attempted murder against 21-year-old Liam Stead,from Glasgow.

He had denied all the charges against him.

Mr McVicar told the jury he intends to call Mr Stead as a witness.

The trial before judge Lord Mulholland continues.