Steven Larkin was found dead in the close of flats at Stravanan Road in Castlemilk
A man is to stand trial charged with the murder of a man who was found dead in a close of flats in Glasgow.
George Smith, 54, is charged with killing 45-year-old Steven Larkin in the Castlemilk area on 7 December 2014.
He is alleged to have punched, kicked and stamped on Mr Larkin at a flat in Stravanan Road, dragged him outside and compressed his neck.
At the High Court in Glasgow, Mr Smith pleaded not guilty. Judge Lord Turnbull set a trial due to start in October.
