Mr Wade told the court he saw Ms Spence enter the flat, which belonged to David Parker, 38, that day of her own accord, after following in a "convoy" with Mr Coats's car, in which Wade was a passenger, from Glasgow.

BBC: Lynda Spence

Former co-accused Paul Smith, 47, and David Parker, 38, were acquitted of murder after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of holding Ms Spence against her will and assaulting her at a flat in West Kilbride.

BBC: Lynda Spence

Accused David Parker, 38, told police that the loft conversion space in his home was used to hold Ms Spence.

BBC: Lynda Spence trial: Flooring 'replaced in torture flat'