COREY DRYDEN FROM CHIRNSIDE FACES JUSTICE FOR FATAL ATTACK ON MEGAN HUGHES IN EDINBURGH

In a significant development in a tragic case, Corey Dryden, aged 31, appeared before Edinburgh High Court on Friday, June 27, to admit guilt for the killing of Megan Hughes. The court proceedings revealed the gravity of the incident, which has shocked the local community and drawn considerable media attention.

The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, February 9, when police responded to a distress call reporting a serious injury at a property located in Chirnside. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 4:30 am to find Megan Hughes, also 31 years old, suffering from critical injuries. Despite immediate medical efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene, marking a tragic loss for her family and friends.

Following the investigation, authorities swiftly apprehended Corey Dryden on the same day. His arrest was directly linked to the circumstances surrounding Ms. Hughes’s death. The evidence collected during the investigation led to charges against Dryden, and he was subsequently brought before the court to face justice.

During the court session, Dryden pleaded guilty to the charges related to Megan Hughes’s death. The case has now been scheduled for sentencing in July at the High Court in Edinburgh, where the full extent of his actions and the appropriate legal consequences will be determined. The community and those close to the victim await the upcoming proceedings with a mixture of sorrow and anticipation for justice to be served.