Moray Moray man charged with murder following alleged attack in woodland near Elgin By David Mackay October 23 2019, 2:47 pm October 23 2019, 2:47 pm Share Moray man charged with murder following alleged attack in woodland near Elgin Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/1872594/moray-man-charged-with-murder-following-alleged-attack-in-woodland-near-elgin/ Copy Link A Moray man has been charged with murder following the death of an 83-year-old in woodland. Frank Kinnis, from Elgin, died after an alleged attack in Birkenhill Woods south of the town on Monday. Today David Johnstone, from Elgin, has been charged with murder during an appearance at Elgin Sheriff Court. The 35-year-old also faces two further charges of attempted murder and two accusations of assaulting or impeding police officers. Two 70-year-olds remain in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in the alleged incident. Johnstone, who made no plea, has been remanded in custody.
