A man has appeared in court charged with attempting to abduct two girls.

John Bermingham was arrested on Friday after an incident in Hallglen, near Falkirk.

The 50-year-old appeared in Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday charged with two charges of attempted abduction and one of assault.

He was also accused of an offence under the Sexual Offences Act.

Bermingham, of Falkirk, did not enter a plea or declaration and his case was continued for further examination.

The accused was remanded in custody and he is expected to appear in court again soon.