Man found guilty of murder following the death of a man in Stranraer

A man has been convicted of murder following the death of 33-year-old Gary Handling in Stranraer.

Today, Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, 25-year-old Mark Allison was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow.

Mr Handling was injured during a disturbance on John Simpson Drive on Monday, 6 June, 2022. He was taken to Galloway Community Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Allison, pictured below, is due to be sentenced on Tuesday, 5 March, 2024.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson, Dumfries and Galloway Division CID, said: “Our thoughts remain with Gary’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“This conviction shows that we will use all the tools we have to investigate and bring people who are intent on committing crime and harm to justice.

“Allison will now have to face the consequences of his actions.

“I would like to thank Gary’s family and those in the local community who supported police during the investigation.”