Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Man accused of murdering north-east pensioner remanded in custody By Stephen Walsh March 7 2017, 5:53 pm March 7 2017, 5:53 pm Share Man accused of murdering north-east pensioner remanded in custody Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/1188958/man-accused-murdering-north-east-pensioner-remanded-custody/ Copy Link Brian McKandie The man accused of murdering north-east pensioner Brian McKandie has been remanded in custody following a second court appearance. Steven Sidebottom, 23, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court earlier today charged with a string of offences including robbery, theft and sexual assault. He made no plea and was remanded in custody. Handyman Mr McKandie, was last seen alive on Friday, March 11. His body was discovered the next day at his cottage at Badenscoth, near Rothienorman.
