Rape charge man in court
A MAN charged with the attempted murder, rape and abduction of a woman at a house in Livingston has appeared in court.
John McKeown, 22, from Livingston, who was also charged with breach of the peace and assault, underwent a judicial examination at Livingston Sheriff Court yesterday.
He was brought from custody for a private hearing before Sheriff Martin Edington.
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Hide AdThe case follows an alleged attack on a 39-year-old in a house in Oakwood Drive in the early hours of Saturday, November 7.
McKeown made no plea or declaration and was fully committed on all charges. He was remanded in custody.