Two suspects are accused of attempting to murder a man and a dog walker whose pet was also killed.

Reece Govan, 26, and Bran Gallacher, 25, are alleged to have been involved with others in a shooting in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire on January 23 2020.

It is said they were masked when they are brandished a shotgun at Marc McDermott in the street.

The indictment claims he was chased, struck with a machete before the firearm was repeatedly discharged.

McDermott is said to have been hit on the body with pellets from the gun.

A second attempted murder charge alleges a woman was in "close proximity" when the weapon was fired at McDermott.

She is described as being struck on the hand.

Govan and Gallacher face an alternative accusation of culpably and recklessly discharging the shotgun resulting in the woman being hurt.

A further charge listing the same alleged crime states she was walking her dog at the time.

Prosecutors claim the pet was also hit and ended up dead as a result.

The pair are also accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice including allegations they got rid of clothes they had been wearing and torched a car.

Govan faces other accusations along with 23 year-old Holly Daniel.

These are reset of cars and drugs charges.

Defence KCs Brian McConnachie, Tony Graham and Gordon Jackson pleaded not guilty on the trio's behalf during a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today.

Prosecutor Richard Goddard KC asked for a trial to be set.

Lady Stacey fixed a trial due to begin in July next year.