A 26 year old man has been remanded in custody after being accused of assaulting a Galashiels man to his severe injury.

Harrison Long of no fixed abode is also charged with being in possession of an extendable baton.

The offences are alleged to have been committed in Galashiels on December 23.

Long appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court where he made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.