One of the men accused of murdering a father with weapons including golf clubs and a sword has walked free.

Barry Martin, 32, was cleared of murdering Gary Clampett in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, after prosecutor Paul Kearney withdrew the charge against him.

John Henderson, 47, Gary Martin, 37, Joseph Martin, 40, Thomas Martin, 45, David Graham, 46, James Connor, 52, and Dean Leech, 25, deny murdering Mr Clampett.

They are accused of hitting him with knives, a machete, a sword, a chain, a hammer, a crowbar, a wrench, a stick, bats, golf clubs, poles and a metal bat at a house on Fernie Place on June 18 last year.

Judge Lord Beckett told Mr Martin: "The charge against you has been withdrawn, you are free to go."

Police were called to the scene after neighbours reported hearing shouts, screams and loud banging.

Mr Clampett only married last year.