Man accused of making threats to kill

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with brandishing a knife and threatening to kill in a Lerwick address.

Alexander Nicholson, 25, of Bathgate appeared in the dock in private before honorary sheriff Eric Peterson.

He made no plea after being charged with behaving in a threatening and abusive manner. Bail was refused.

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