Man denies racist murder of scientist as trial date set

A man has denied the racially-aggravated murder of a scientist in Dundee.

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Man denies racist murder of scientist as trial date set

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Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

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Sky Published 12 October 2026

Man denies racist murder of scientist as trial date set

BBC Published 12 October 2026

Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial date set for 2028

Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

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