A MAN has appeared in court in connection with a serious sexual assault in Livingston on Wednesday.
Barry MacMillan, 26, appeared on petition at Livingston Sheriff Court today charged with rape and breach of the peace.
A woman was subjected to a “terrifying” sex attack near a public footpath in the town at 5.15pm on Wednesday.
It took place in bushes close to the path between Cedarbank and Colverbank in the Ladywell area.
MacMillan made no plea nor declaration and was committed for further examination.
He will remain in custody until his next appearance next week.
REPORT: Cara Sulieman
