Man admits killing shopkeeper because he 'disrespected' Islam

The man accused of murdering a Glasgow shopkeeper has issued a statement, saying he killed him because he believed the victim had "disrespected" Islam.

Forty-year-old Asad Shah was discovered seriously injured outside his shop almost a fortnight ago. He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

The accused, Tanveer Ahmed, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court, as Lorna Gordon reports.

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