TWO suspects are to stand trial charged with murdering a man who was found on wasteland.

Joseph McIntyre, 34, and Robert Dunn, 20, are accused of killing Darren Sinclair in Drumchapel last November.

Prosecutors claim the 27-year-old was punched and repeatedly struck on the head and body with a knife or similar item.

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McIntyre then faces a charge of attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

This includes claims he changed the colour of his hair, grew a beard and tried to alter his appearance after the alleged murder.

It is further stated he got rid of the knife said to have been used.

McIntyre faces a final charge of having an air pistol at a flat in Drumchapel.

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His QC John Scullion and Brian McConnachie QC, defending Dunn, today/yesterday pled not guilty on their behalf.

Prosecutor Jane Farquharson QC told the High Court in Glasgow hearing that a trial could be set.

Lady Stacey fixed a trial for August. The case could last around 15 days.

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