A Western Isles man accused of a serious sexual allegation has appeared at Glasgow High Court.
Paul Simmonds of Stornoway, denied carrying out a sexual assault with intent to rape a woman.
It is alleged he placed a knife against her throat during an incident in Lewis last September.
He is also charged with allegedly acting in a threatening or abusive behaviour
The 40-
He faces trial by jury at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Islander faces High Court trial over intent to rape charge
19 January 2015