A man has gone on trial accused of raping and murdering a woman in Aberdeen.

Bala Chinda allegedly attacked Jessica McGraa at a flat on Union Terrace in February 2016.

He reportedly killed the 36-year-old by forcing her face into a pillow and asphyxiating her.

Chinda, 26, is also alleged to have stolen a key and two mobile phones belonging to Ms McGraa and disposed of the phone he had used to contact her.

He is said to have committed this offence to destroy evidence in an attempt to defeat the ends of justice.

Chinda denies the offences and went on trial at the High Court in Aberdeen on Wednesday.

His trial is expected to last ten days.