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The trial of two men accused of murdering a man and shooting two others in Glasgow has been abandoned. The trial of two men accused of murdering one man and shooting two others in Glasgow has been abandoned.
The judge, Lord Hardie, told the jury at the High Court in Glasgow it was nothing to do with the men in the dock. The judge, Lord Hardie, told the jury on the third day of the trial at the High Court in Glasgow it was nothing to do with the two men in the dock.
A fresh trial will begin on Thursday when a new jury is expected to be sworn in at the court. A fresh trial will begin on Thursday when a new jury will be sworn in.
Raymond Anderson, 46, and James McDonald, 34, deny murdering Michael Lyons, 21, and attempting to murder Steven Lyons, 27 and Robert Picket, 42.Raymond Anderson, 46, and James McDonald, 34, deny murdering Michael Lyons, 21, and attempting to murder Steven Lyons, 27 and Robert Picket, 42.
The attack happened at Applerow Motors in Balmore, Lambhill, on 6 December, 2006.
Lord Hardie said: "A matter has been brought to my attention this morning which will necessitate my deserting the trial for the time being and to start afresh tomorrow."Lord Hardie said: "A matter has been brought to my attention this morning which will necessitate my deserting the trial for the time being and to start afresh tomorrow."
Mr Anderson and Mr McDonald also face a number of firearm charges.
Two charges allege that between November 2004 and January 2007 they reset and illegally possessed three machine guns, a bipod, telescopic sight, quantities of ammunition and a number of flares, all of which had been stolen.