Kirkwall man charged with attempted murder

A Kirkwall man has been charged with attempted murder today after appearing in private at Inverness Sheriff Court.

Oscar Mayo, 22, made no plea to three charges. The first is a charge of assault to severe injury, permanent impairment, danger to life, and attempted murder.

Mayo is also facing a second separate charge of assault to injury and danger of life, and a third charge of behaving in a threatening and abusive manner.

The case has been committed for further examination and Mayo has been remanded in custody. His next appearance is due within eight days.