Glenrothes murder: Man in court charged with killing Marc Hacon-Deavin

A man has appeared in charged with murdering Mark Hacon-Deavin in Glenrothes.
By Allan Crow
Published 26th Jul 2021, 19:07 GMT
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Scott West appeared in private at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today.

The 45-year is accused of murdering Mr Hacon-Deavin, 41, on July 22 by repeatedly striking him on the head and body with a knife, or similar weapon.

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It is also alleged that West was in possession of cannabis in Ayton Court, Glenrothes.

Marc Hacon-Deavin was pronounced dead at the scene in GlenrothesMarc Hacon-Deavin was pronounced dead at the scene in Glenrothes
Marc Hacon-Deavin was pronounced dead at the scene in Glenrothes
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West made no plea, and his case was continued for further examination.

Mr Hacon-Deavin was found injured on a cycle path at Boblingen Way in the town early in the morning of Saturday, July 17.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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