‘Muggings’: man in court

A 25-YEAR-OLD man from the Stirling area has appeared in court in connection with a number of alleged handbag thefts in Cumbernauld.

The man, who has been remanded in custody, appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, February 18.

He made no plea during his first court appearance and is due to be back in court within the next week.