Jealous husband 'killed retired GP'

THE trial of the man accused of killing retired Rotherham GP Colin Shawcross in a jealous rage began at Sheffield Crown Court today.Andrew Hill, of Walseker Lane, Woodall, appeared before the court charged with murder. he denies the charge.Dr Shawcross (58

THE trial of the man accused of killing retired Rotherham GP Colin Shawcross in a jealous rage began at Sheffield Crown Court today.

Andrew Hill, of Walseker Lane, Woodall, appeared before the court charged with murder. he denies the charge.

Dr Shawcross (58), was reported missing from his home in January last year and, after a lengthy investigation, his body was found in Loscar Wood near Harthill on June 20.

Hill was arrested immediately after the doctor was reported missing and has remained in custody until this week’s trial.

At the opening of the case, the court heard that Dr Shawcross was having an affair with the wife of Andrew Hill.

The court heard evidence that following a row, Hill threw his wife and son out of their home and drove to Dr Shawcross’s home on Ashley Grove, Aston.

Once there, he attacked Dr Shawcross in the kitchen before dragging his body out of the car and into the doctor’s Jaguar.

The prosecution claimed that Hill then drove the body and a wheelbarrow to Loscar Woods where he dug a grave for the body.

The case continues.

Jealous husband 'killed retired GP' - court