Trial of man accused of murdering Fettes College teacher begins

The court was told that in the days after the killing, Mr Black made numerous cash withdrawals from Dr Coshan’s bank account, and used his bank cards to make a number of purchases.

It is also alleged that Mr Black later pretended to police that he did not know the victim, and purchased various cleaning products following the death.

Mr Black is also standing trial on fraud and theft charges.

Prosecutors claim that in September 2021, Mr Black and another person used “means unknown” to the Crown, to obtain the login details of Dr Coshan and access his bank accounts.

It is claimed that he stole a a total of £18,000, which were placed into two other accounts.

Dr Coshan taught at the Edinburgh public school from 1972 until his retirement in 2005.

The trial, before judge Lord Scott, continues.