Man in court charged with Colin Armstrong murder

Colin Armstrong. Picture: Police Scotlandplaceholder image
Colin Armstrong. Picture: Police Scotland

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the discovery of a body in Macmerry,.

Colin Armstrong, 49, was found dead at a property near Tranent in East Lothian, on October 7.

James Keith Caven, 38, was charged with assault, murder and previously showing malice and ill-will when he appeared at Haddington Sheriff Court today.

He also faces a charge under the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.

He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody.

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