A GALASHIELS man accused of threatening to burn down a house has been remanded in custody at Jedburgh Sheriff Court pending his trial next month.

Thirty nine year old Paul Turnbull appeared from custody and denied a charge of threatening or abusive behaviour on Saturday.

He is alleged to have thrown eggs at the property in Church Square, Galashiels, as well as threatening to burn it down.

Turnbull of Church Street, also pleaded not guilty to breaching a bail order.

A trial date was set for December 19 at Selkirk Sheriff Court with an intermediate hearing on November 20.