Man, 39, due in court today accused of murder of brother-in-law on Skye and attempted murder of wife and couple

A man is due to appear in court today charged with murder of his brother-in-law and the attempted murder of his wife and a couple in Skye and Lochalsh.

Police have confirmed a 39-year-old has now been charged in connection with the incidents on Skye on Wednesday, August 10.

The man due to appear in Inverness Sheriff Court today has been named locally as Finlay MacDonald.

Father-of-six John MacKinnon, Mr MacDonald’s brother-in-law, was killed during the incident and three other people were injured.

Earlier, Rowena MacDonald, Mr MacDonald’s wife, was the first one to be attacked and was airlifted to hospital in Glasgow.

Mr MacKinnon was shot in his home in Sasaig where locals believe he tried to prevent the attacker from getting hold of the gun.

Emergency services were called but he died at the scene.

His family have since paid tribute to the loved father and “much-loved member of the community”.

The gunman is then reported to have driven an hour to Dornie in Kyle of Lochalsh.

It is believed he shot osteopath John Don MacKenzie and injured his wife, Fay.

Since the tragedy, many have called for there to be better support and mental health facilities for rural areas.

The man charged in connection with the incident is expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today.