READ the court copy here: Killer murdered his partner after football match before spending night with family
A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman following a 'brutal attack' in Glasgow two years ago.
Amanda McAlear was found with serious injuries within a property in Rye Road, Barmulloch, at around 12.10pm on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Sadly, the 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now, John Higgins has pleaded guilty to murder following the death of Amanda.
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The 63-year-old killer admitted the crime at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, July 31.
He will be sentenced on September 25.
Following the conviction, a top cop has slammed Higgins' 'brutal attack'.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Riddell, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “This was a brutal attack on a woman who should have been safe in her own home.
"Amanda’s family have been left absolutely devastated and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
"We hope that this conviction brings at least a degree of closure for everyone involved.
“I would like to thank Amanda’s family, friends and those in the wider community who helped officers during this enquiry."
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