A GALASHIELS teenager has been accused of assaulting a female police officer by punching her on the head.

Indy Geraghty, 18, also denies struggling violently with police officers at her home in Queen Elizabeth Square on September 24.

Co-accused Dale Forrest, 48, of Main Road, MacMerry, pleaded not guilty to struggling violently with police.

A 16-year-old male - who cannot be named for legal reasons - denies assaulting a police officer and obstructing police.

A trial date has been fixed for all three accused at Selkirk Sheriff Court on May 9.