Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in CreteByKatie HunterBBC Scotland, Reporting fromCretePublished4 minutes agoA Greek man has been found guilty of murdering a Scottish woman in Crete 17 years ago. Jean Hanlon's body was found in water off Heraklion in March 2009A 54-year-old man – who under Greek law will not be named until the court process, including appeals, is over - was found guilty following a four-day trial at the Lasithi Law Courts in Neapoli.

The court recognised his diminished responsibility due to mental health conditions. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.