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Paige Doherty death: Man in court on murder charge | Paige Doherty death: Man in court on murder charge |
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A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 15-year-old Paige Doherty. | A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 15-year-old Paige Doherty. |
John Leathem made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody at a private hearing at Dumbarton Sheriff Court. | |
Paige's body was found in a wooded area just off Great Western Road in Clydebank at lunchtime on Monday. | Paige's body was found in a wooded area just off Great Western Road in Clydebank at lunchtime on Monday. |
The teenager was last seen near a deli a week ago after setting off for her part-time hairdressing job. | |
The case against Mr Leathem was continued for further examination and he is expected to appear in court again next week. | |
Meanwhile, a memorial event arranged on social media for the teenager is due to be held at Whitecrook Park in Clydebank. | Meanwhile, a memorial event arranged on social media for the teenager is due to be held at Whitecrook Park in Clydebank. |
'Fitting tribute' | 'Fitting tribute' |
Police said it would be "fitting tribute to Paige", but urged people not to let off Chinese lanterns because the park is in the flight path of Glasgow Airport. | Police said it would be "fitting tribute to Paige", but urged people not to let off Chinese lanterns because the park is in the flight path of Glasgow Airport. |
It comes after the landmark Titan Crane in Clydebank was lit up in pink on Thursday evening in memory of Paige. | It comes after the landmark Titan Crane in Clydebank was lit up in pink on Thursday evening in memory of Paige. |
Provost Douglas McAllister said: "Our community is in shock at this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with Paige's family and friends. | Provost Douglas McAllister said: "Our community is in shock at this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with Paige's family and friends. |
"This is a small gesture of support for everyone who knew Paige." | "This is a small gesture of support for everyone who knew Paige." |
Two fund-raising pages to help her family meet funeral costs and other expenses collected more than £14,000 a day after they were set up. | Two fund-raising pages to help her family meet funeral costs and other expenses collected more than £14,000 a day after they were set up. |