Man accused of Carluke murder appears in private at Lanark Sheriff Court

A man accused of murdering local Carluke resident Paul Halley last weekend, has appeared on petition at Lanark Sheriff Court.
Murder accused apppears at Lanark Sheriff CourtMurder accused apppears at Lanark Sheriff Court
Murder accused apppears at Lanark Sheriff Court

Quintus Aurelias Montague, 33, also from the town, appeared in private for a hearing where he made no plea or declaration to the single charge of murder.

The accused was committed for further examination and remanded in custody pending further police enquiries.

It is expected he will appear again within eight days.