A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Irish student Karen Buckley. Alexander Pacteau, 21, allegedly killed the nursing student, whose disappearance sparked a huge police search earlier this week. He is also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice, it emerged at a private court appearance today at Glasgow Sheriff Court. A man has been charged with murder after the body of nursing student Karen Buckley was found this week . A security van arrives at Glasgow Sheriff Court ahead of a court appearance by Alexander Pacteau, the 21-year-old charged with Miss Buckley's murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice . Pacteau, from the city's west end, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody by sheriff Charles McFarlane QC. He will appear again next week for a full committal hearing. Miss Buckley, a qualified nurse, went missing following a night out at the Sanctuary nightclub in Glasgow on Saturday night. Her body was later found by police at a farm six miles north of the city. A spokesman for Scotland's Crown Office said: 'Alexander Pacteau, 21, from Glasgow, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court today charged with the murder of Karen Buckley, and with attempting to defeat the ends of justice. 'He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody. It is anticipated he will appear again next week for a further hearing. 'It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage in proceedings.' Pacteau made no plea at the court (pictured) today and was remanded in custody until next week . Miss Buckley's body was found on a farm six miles north of her home in the city earlier this week . A huge police search was launched after her disappearance, which ended at High Craigton farm . Friends of Miss Buckley raised the alarm on Sunday morning when she failed to return from a night out at the nightclub. The search led police to Dawsholm Park, where Miss Buckley's handbag was found on Tuesday, and a nearby property, before the farm where the discovery was made. Ms Buckley moved to Scotland in February and was a first-year occupational therapy student at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her family, who travelled to Scotland on Tuesday, have said they are 'absolutely heartbroken'. Her father, John Buckley, 62, said she was an outgoing girl who 'thoroughly enjoyed life'. He released a statement through Police Scotland yesterday which read: 'Marian and I, together with our sons Brendan, Kieran, and Damian, are absolutely heartbroken. 'Karen was our only daughter, cherished by her family and loved by her friends. 'She was an outgoing girl who travelled the world, where she met lots of people and thoroughly enjoyed her life. We will miss her terribly.' Miss Buckley, pictured with her brothers Brendan, Damien and Kieran, has been described as an 'outgoing girl' who was always 'smiling' Miss Buckley (pictured left on the night of her disappearance) only moved to Glasgow two months ago . Her parents, John and Marian, say they are 'absolutely heartbroken' at the death of their 'cherished' daughter . Flowers, cards and pictures have been left at the entrance to the farm and at Glasgow Caledonian University in tribute to Miss Buckley. A vigil will be held in George Square in Glasgow city centre this evening to show support for the family and friends of the student, who was from Cork in the Irish Republic. People are being encouraged to bring flowers and candles to the event. The outpouring of support for the family has also raised £50,000 in an online drive organised by her former classmates at Limerick University. The Go Fund Me page was set up to cover the family's travel and expenses while in Scotland and to support the upkeep of their farm in Cork. It raised more than 10 times the original target amount. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Nursing student went missing during night out with friends at weekend . Her body was found on a farm six miles north of Glasgow this week . Alexander Pacteau, from Glasgow, has  been charged with her murder . 21-year-old is also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice .