A man returned home looking like he had "fallen into a ditch" on the night he allegedly murdered his teenage sister.Connor Gibson was described as dirty and dishevelled while also insisting he had "family issues".
The 20-year-old allegedly told a worker at his homeless accommodation that he had been arguing with his sister Amber Gibson and wanted a phone to make sure she was safe.Jurors also heard of claims Gibson made to different witnesses about his time with the 16-year-old on the night of Friday, November 26, 2021.
This included claims that he stated he had had a "bad night" and that "everything was a bit fuzzy".Gibson is on trial charged with the sexual assault and murder of Amber at Cadzow Glen in Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Jurors heard how Gibson had been a resident at the Blue Triangle project in the town on November 26.Suzanne Duddy worked there and recalled him returning to the unit around midnight.
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