Pacteau will stand trial this year

The man charged with the murder of Cork student Karen Buckley will stand trial before the end of the year.

Alexander Pacteau, aged 21, of Dorchester Avenue in Glasgow, will be brought before Glasgow Sheriff’s Court on Friday for a “full committal hearing”.

Mr Pacteau, who is not obliged to enter a plea at what will be his second private Sheriff’s Court hearing, is expected to be remanded in custody again.