Larkhall man accused of attempted murder of 81 year old man
A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of an 81-year-old.
Christopher Cavanagh, 47, is accused of attacking the elderly man in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire.
The alleged assault happened in the town's Castleview area on Wednesday.
Mr Cavanagh, from Larkhall, made no plea or declaration at Hamilton Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody.
He will appear in court again on December 24.