Man faces rape charge
A MAN was released on bail on Wednesday after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court from custody on a petition alleging a contravention of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
Twenty one year old Kenneth Bryant, of Lerwick, faced a single charge of rape and sexual assault when he appeared in private.
He made no plea, was committed for further examination and was released on bail.
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