A HAWICK pensioner has been accused at Selkirk Sheriff Court of raping a young girl.

Edward Swan is also charged with lewd, indecent and libidinous practices towards another female who was also under 13 years of age.

The 72-year-old of Fairhurst Drive, also faces two charges of sexual assault involving the same females.

The offences are alleged to have been committed over a 15 year period between 2002 and 2017.

Swan made no plea during a private hearing and the case was continued for further examination.

A motion for bail was refused and he was remanded in custody by Sheriff Derrick McIntyre.