Two men have appeared in court charged with assault, robbery and theft in relation to a series of incidents which took place in Ayr last week.

Dylan Lindsay, 22, of Ayr, was charged with one count of theft and three counts of assault and robbery. He entered no plea and has been remanded in custody.

George Ralf, 39, also of Ayr, was charged with theft, four counts of assault and robbery and also possession of a controlled drug.

He entered no plea and has, too, been remanded in custody.

Both will appear again at a later date.

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