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His solicitor told the court that his client had received treatment for mental health difficulties.

Through their solicitor, they gave a deadline after which they would no longer be able to offer Liam a home, and it would become the council's duty to accommodate him.

Defence solicitor advocate Iain McSporran KC said his client had serious mental health issues which were partly associated with his former army career.

The court previously heard that Kastrati was arrested and questioned without either a solicitor or an Albanian interpreter present.

Visits also took place from a "solicitor or consultant" connected to the McKay family, who did not disclose their position and said they would visit "every day", the High Court heard.