A man has appeared in court charged with trying to murder a shop worker.

James Mcmurdy was arrested after a 63-year-old woman was left in a critical condition following an alleged attack at the Catrine Convenience Store in East Ayrshire.

The 39-year-old has also been charged with assault and robbery.

Mcmurdy made no plea or declaration during the private hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court and was committed for further examination.

He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court at a later date.