Man appears in court over murder bid

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder and robbery at an East Ayrshire village shop.

A 63-year-old female worker remains in hospital following an incident at Catrine Convenience Store in St Germain Street, Catrine, on Sunday afternoon. James Mcmurdy, 39, who is from the village, appeared in private at Ayr Sheriff Court yesterday.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.