A MAN has appeared in court charged with abduction after an 11-year-old girl went missing.
Andrew Miller, 53, appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday morning facing a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour and abduction.
He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.
The child was reported missing from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders on Sunday night, which prompted a search involving specialist divers, a police helicopter, a mountain rescue team and members of the public.
She was located at a property in the area at around 9.30pm the following day, more than 24 hours after being last seen.
Chief Superintendent Catriona Paton, Lothians and Scottish Borders commander, said: “I want to thank the public for their huge effort and assistance during this incident.
“The people of Galashiels really came together and supported each other, the emergency services and search teams.
“We believe this incident to be contained and inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
“There will be increased high visibility patrols in the streets to provide reassurance and advice to the public, and anyone with concerns can speak to an officer at any time.”
