A lawyer is to stand trial charged with the murder of a man.

Joanne Threshie is alleged to have been involved in the killing of Frederick McGettigan at the 51 year-old's flat in Auchinairn, Glasgow in August 2017.

Prosecutors claim the 36 year-old was acting with a man called Kirk McIntyre.

It is alleged Mr McGettigan was struck on the head and body with a knife or similar item.

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Threshie pled not guilty during a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow.

Her QC Brian McConnachie and prosecutor Iain McSporran QC said a trial could be set.

Lady Stacey fixed a trial due to begin in October. The case could last around 10 days.

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Bail for Threshie, of Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, was continued meantime.