A 51-year-old man has appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court accused of historical sex offences.

Alan Hardie faces charges of rape, sexual assault and two counts of indecent behaviour towards a girl aged between 12 and 16.

The offences are said to have happened in the Kelso and Melrose area.

Hardie, from Dumfries, made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.

He was released on bail with special conditions.