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Abduction accused charged with child sex assault

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Andrew Miller arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court covered in a blanketImage source, David Johnston
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Andrew Miller was taken into the court covered by a blanket when he made his first appearance last week

A 53-year-old man accused of abducting a girl in the Borders has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.

Andrew Miller, who was making his second appearance, faced further charges when he appeared by video link at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

Mr Miller - also known locally as Amy George - was last week charged with abduction and threatening and abusive behaviour.

He has now also been accused of sexual assault on a young child.

Mr Miller also now faces charges of sexual exposure, causing a young child to look at a sexual image and possession of indecent images of children.

Mr Miller, who is from the Scottish Borders, made no plea and was remanded in custody.

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