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Prosecutors allege the murder was aggravated by race and will be charged under the Hate Crime and Public Order Crime Act. 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The alleged attack occurred on July 5, 2025, near Dr Gomo's home. Prosecutors claim the murder was aggravated by race, nationality, or ethnicity and intend to charge Rattray under the Hate Crime and Public Order Crime Act. Rattray also faces a charge for illegally possessing a knife."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"During a remote hearing at the High Court in Glasgow, Rattray entered his not guilty plea. His defence stated they would investigate a mental health defence, including autism and diminished responsibility. The trial has been scheduled to commence in January 2028 at the High Court in Dundee. Dr Gomo was employed by Scottish Water and held a PhD from the University of Dundee."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on date of hearing"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Evening Standard and The Daily Record report that Kyler Rattray appeared at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, October 12. The BBC News and STV digests state he appeared on Monday. 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