article: Rajinder Sidhu, of Crathie Avenue, Dumfries, was on a petition before Sheriff Brian Mahon in private. The appearance follows an alleged attack at the Tesco car park in Dumfries earlier this month. A spokesperson for the procurator fiscal said that no plea or declaration was made and Mr Sidhu was committed for further examination. He was remanded in custody.
summary: A 30-year-old man has made a brief appearance in court at Dumfries on a charge of rape.