Retired Fettes College teacher murder trial jury retires to consider verdict

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A jury at Edinburgh High Court has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering a retired Fettes College teacher.

Paul Black, 65, denies murdering 75-year-old Peter Coshan on either August 11 or 12 2022, as part of a catfishing plot with his flatmate, Paul McNaughton, to steal thousands of pounds.He is accused of working with his flatmate to lure the former teacher to his Leith address using a fake profile on the hook-up site Gaydar, and the court heard evidence that Black put a bag over Mr Coshan’s head to suffocate him.

Black denies murder, and earlier told Edinburgh High Court that McNaughton lured Mr Coshan to the flat without his knowledge, and that McNaughton murdered the former biology teacher while he was watching television in another room.

McNaughton, 29, pleaded guilty last year to murdering Mr Coshan and perverting the course of justice.In his evidence to the trial, McNaughton blamed Black for suffocating Mr Coshan, claiming his own role was luring Mr Coshan, a former lover, to the flat on Seafield Road in Leith.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.