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22/11/2007
Buried Body Suspect Attacked In Prison
The man accused of the murder of teenager Vicky Hamilton has been attacked in prison by an inmate.
Peter Tobin, 61, who is being held at Saughton jail in Edinburgh, was due in court on Thursday to face charges relating to the murder of the 15-year-old Scottish schoolgirl.
The body of Vicky, and missing Essex teenager Dinah McNichol, 18, were discovered by police last week in the garden of a house where Tobin formerly lived.
It is understood that while Tobin required medical attention, he is expected to attend today's court hearing.
(SP)
Peter Tobin, 61, who is being held at Saughton jail in Edinburgh, was due in court on Thursday to face charges relating to the murder of the 15-year-old Scottish schoolgirl.
The body of Vicky, and missing Essex teenager Dinah McNichol, 18, were discovered by police last week in the garden of a house where Tobin formerly lived.
It is understood that while Tobin required medical attention, he is expected to attend today's court hearing.
(SP)
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