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Man in court charged with murder after Edinburgh stabbing

Man in court charged with murder after Edinburgh stabbing
BBC Scotland Tuesday 07 July 2026, 17:06 UTC 1 min read
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Jake McKay appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with the murder of Barry Gilgun who died in hospital on Sunday.

Jake McKay appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with the murder of Barry Gilgun who died in hospital on Sunday.
Edinburgh (LOCATION) Jake McKay (PERSON) Edinburgh Sheriff Court (ORG) Barry Gilgun (PERSON)
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