A man accused of a double murder in Dundee has claimed he acted in self-defence.

Robert Stratton, 43, is alleged to have to killed cousins Julie McCash, 43, and David Sorrie, 32, by striking them on the body with a knife at Drumlanrig Drive, Dundee, on February 26, 2017.

He denies murder but accepts being responsible for their deaths.

Defence QC Brian McConnachie said: "A joint minute will be prepared for the trial showing the cause of the deaths and that Mr Stratton is responsible for the deaths.

"He is pleading not guilty and a special defence of self-defence has been lodged."

Prosecutor Alex Prentice QC added: "This will say that the accused struck both the deceased with a knife and caused their deaths."

Stratton is also accused of attempting to murder Wendy McKinney by running towards her while brandishing two knives and assaulting his partner, Lee Kinney.

Stratton denies all the charges against him.

Judge Lord Burns fixed trial for September at the High Court in Edinburgh.