A MAN went on trial at the High Court in Glasgow yesterday charged with murdering a woman and trying to kill her 85-year-old partner in their home.

Paul McManus, 19, is charged with attacking Isabelle Sanders and Norman Busby after allegedly forcing his way into their property in Crookston, Glasgow in April this year.

It is alleged Mr McManus killed Ms Sanders by repeatedly striking the 51-year-old on the head and body with knives or similar implements.

He is accused of trying to murder Mr Busby, having also demanded his car keys from him.

Mr McManus is also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice after committing the alleged attacks. It is alleged he removed bloodstained clothes and gloves and ordered another man to hide or get rid of them.

The case continues.