A Galashiels man has appeared in court accused of police assault following a disturbance in the town on Monday.
Stephen Wallace, 34, of Galabank Street, is charged with kicking a constable on the leg at Gala Water Retail Park in Huddersfield Street and then struggling violently with three of his colleagues. He pleaded not guilty to these allegations and also denied being in possession of a metal bar, diamorphine and cannabis.
A trial date was fixed for June 4 at Selkirk Sheriff Court and after appearing from custody Wallace was released on bail, but placed on a 7pm-7am home curfew.