«Breaking News» Pathologist 'had never seen anything like' injuries found on body of Alesha MacPhail

Alesha MacPhail was found naked lying face down in woodland near an abandoned hotel

A pathologist who examined the dead body of a six-year-old girl told today how there were 117 injuries on her body - and he 'had never seen anything like' them.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, denies raping and murdering Alesha MacPhail on the Isle of Bute, as well as child abduction and defeating the ends of justice.

Alesha was reported missing by her grandmother Angela King shortly before 6.30am on July 2, and the child's body was found at the site of an abandoned hotel just before 9am that day.

The 3ft 9in girl was found naked and face down in an area of woodland.

Pathologist Dr John Williams, 38, said her injuries appeared to be consistent with pressure applied to her face, causing her death - and bleeding was evident.

He added: 'These injuries are indicative of severe, forceful inflicted penetration.'

When asked if the injuries could have been caused by penetration, Dr Williams said: 'They could have been, yes.'

Alesha's mother Georgina Lochrane (centre) arrives at Glasgow High Court this morning

Alesha's father Robert MacPhail (left) and pathologist Dr Edward John Williams (right) are pictures outside Glasgow High Court today

Alesha's grandparents Angela King and Calum MacPhail are pictured outside the court today

Alesha suffered injuries from 'smothering' which led to her death, the court heard. Pressure to her neck caused pin-point haemorrhages below her eyes.

Injuries to her spinal cord could have been caused be shaking or gripping her hair and shaking her head, the pathologist said.

Advocate depute Iain McSporran QC said not all of the injuries would be from 'blows inflicted'. 

Some could also be from the terrain when she was killed, the court heard.

The pathologist, employed by the University of Glasgow, said the girl's feet were uninjured, suggesting she was carried to the scene.

The court was told she had gone to bed the night before with no socks on.

Alesha (left) with Mr MacPhail (centre) and his girlfriend Toni Louise McLachlan (right)

Mr MacPhail with his daughter Alesha - found dead last July hours after being reported missing

Mr Macphail, who has been attending the trial in Glasgow, is pictured with his daughter Alesha

Police forensic team team at a house on the Isle of Bute outside Rothesay last July

When the scientist told the court he had 'never seen anything like' the injuries she suffered, Mr McSporran paused to ask the jury if they were OK.

Dr Williams said the girl died from 'significant forceful pressure to neck and face'.

When asked if the injuries observed 'were something he had witnessed before' in his years of forensic experience, Dr Williams said: 'No'.

No illicit drugs were found in her body, which was initially examined in the wooded clearing where she was killed.

Further examination continued at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Dr Williams said: 'It's extremely difficult to give an accurate time of death.' 

The trial continues. 

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Alesha MacPhail was found naked lying face down in woodland near an abandoned hotel

A pathologist who examined the dead body of a six-year-old girl told today how there were 117 injuries on her body – and he ‘had never seen anything like’ them.
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