A Fife university student has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of her boyfriend at a farm in Fife.
Grace Ross, 18, is accused of running down Joshua Kerr, 18, and driving over him near Leslie on Friday morning. The incident is said to have occurred at the Little Balquhomrie Farm which was Joshua's place of work at the time.
The charge read that Grace "drove a motor vehicle in the direction of Joshua Kerr, causing the vehicle to strike him, whereby he fell to the ground and the vehicle drove over his head and body to his severe injury and danger of life”. It adds, “and you did murder him”.
The couple were reported to have lived together at an address in Glenrothes for two years prior to the incident.
Ross, a former Abertay University student, was represented by solicitor Brian Black as she appeared in private to face a single charge on petition at Falkirk Sheriff court on Monday.
Ross did not make a plea at the hearing, with prosecutor Katie Cunningham not seeking a remand in custody.
Sheriff Alastair Brown committed Ross for further examination and released her on bail. She will appear in court again at a date to be confirmed.
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After the incident, Joshua’s parents Angela Kerr and Jamie Simpson said: “His mum, dad, little brother and anyone that ever knew Josh will never forget him.
“He was the perfect person and we will forever love him.”
Joshua’s grandmother, Debbie Kerr, described Joshua as “a kind, loving grandson and person.”
In recent days, tributes for Joshua have flooded in, with many friends and relatives telling of their loss. A Facebook page has also since been set up in his memory.
Friend Gavin Taylor said: “Devastated to hear the news about wee Josh Kerr, one of the nicest young guys I have ever spoke to.”
A spokesman for Raith Rovers Football Club, where Joshua was a season ticket holder, said in a statement: “The thoughts of everyone at RRFC are with the family at this sad time.
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“Always willing to help others, Josh, alongside his mum Angela, also helped out in hospitality at Raith Rovers during the season just ended.”
Detective Inspector John Easton, of Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: “This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community.
"We are keen to talk to anyone who may be able to help with our investigation.”
