Man faces sex attack charge

A MAN has appeared in court accused of carrying out a serious sexual assault on an American student in an Edinburgh close.

Gavin Lang, 23, of Dunfermline, faced a charge of assault with intent to rape when he appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

He made no plea or declaration, his case was continued and he was released on bail.

The alleged incident happened as the 22-year-old made her way home on 24 May at Barrie's Close, leading to Parliament Square.