Man accused of speed camera fire

A man has appeared in private in court on a charge of setting fire to a £50,000 speed camera in the Borders.

Neil Waldock, 45, of Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, is charged on petition with wilful fire raising on the A1 near the village of Reston on 29 March.

He was also accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Mr Waldock made no plea or declaration and was released on bail. The case was continued for further examination at Selkirk Sheriff Court.