Two men in court after pub blaze

The Copper Beech was destroyed in the fire

Two men have appeared in court after a fire destroyed a pub in Aberdeen.

Garry Black, 23, and Kevin Moss, 39, were charged with wilful fire-raising following a blaze at the Copper Beech bar on Monday morning.

A 31-year-old employee had to be rescued from the pub on Auchinyell Road and was treated in hospital.

Black, of Westhill in Aberdeenshire, and Moss, from Aberdeen, were also charged with breach of the peace and a drugs offence.

Moss was released on bail after appearing at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

Black, who was also charged with assault, was remanded in custody.