A SUSPECT is to stand trial charged with murdering a man – then taking a picture of the dead body.

Adrian Atkinson is accused of killing Stephen Wallace at the 46 year-old's home in Paisley, Renfrewshire in February this year.

Prosecutors allege Atkinson, 48, did repeatedly strike Mr Wallace on the head and body with a “sharp instrument”.

He also faces a charge of attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

This includes claims Atkinson showed a photo he had taken of Mr Wallace “dead in his flat” to two people.

He is said to have instructed the pair “not to tell anyone” and threatened them.

It is further stated Atkinson got rid of the alleged murder weapon as well as keys and a mobile phone belonging to Mr Wallace.

Atkinson also faces a separate charge that he assaulted Mr Wallace on an earlier date.

This includes an accusation that he did “throw a corrosive or noxious substance in his face”.

Gerry Considine, defending, pled not guilty on his behalf at the High Court in Glasgow.

Lord Burns set a trial due to begin in October.