Man in court over attempted armed robbery

A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged attempted armed robbery in an Aberdeenshire town.

Police Scotland said staff in a shop on Strait Path, Banff, were threatened with a weapon.

The incident is understood to have involved a knife.

Jamie Dingwall, 34, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, charged with assault, attempted robbery, and having a blade or point in public.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.