Amber Niven murder trial told bra footprint was forensic match

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Accused Connor Gibson, 20, had his Adidas trainers seized from his home and analysed by scientists.

Forensic scientist Laura Wilcock told the court that she had analysed the footwear and the mark on the bra.The trial also heard that Mr Gibson's co-accused Stephen Corrigan - who is alleged to have found Amber's body - told police he had never met her.

Mr Corrigan, 44, suggested his DNA was in the area as he may have done the toilet in the bushes on a previous visit.Det Insp Stephen McGrath told jurors that he had conducted a two-hour interview with Mr Corrigan in January 2022. Det Insp McGrath asked Mr Corrigan to explain why a forensic scientist had found his DNA at the scene.Mr Corrigan also said he did not go to Hamilton at all that weekend.

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