A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody in Glasgow, after pleading guilty to the murder of Irish nurse Karen Buckley.
Counsel for Alexander Pacteau told the court that he expresses regret and remorse for his actions, which he says were carried out under the influence of alcohol.
John Scullion said he had been instructed to apologise to the Buckley family and Karen’s friends on behalf of Mr Pacteau.
The judge shook her head when given a series of photographs of Karen Buckley, her grave, and a large volume of letters sent to her family after her death.
Judge Lady Rae called the attack motiveless, senseless and brutal - and the actions of a callous and calculating man.
Mr Pacteau was remanded in custody for sentencing on September 8th.
Speaking outside court, the father of Karen Buckley said he hopes her "truly evil" killer spends the rest of his life in prison.
