Man appears in court on Brechin murder bid charge By Richard Watt August 18 2014, 3:51pm August 18 2014, 3:51pm Share Man appears in court on Brechin murder bid charge Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/angus-mearns/121895/man-appears-in-court-on-brechin-murder-bid-charge/ Copy Link Forfar Sheriff Court. An Angus man has appeared in court facing a charge of attempted murder. Simon Walker, 25, appeared from custody at Forfar Sheriff Court on petition, in connection with an alleged serious assault at the weekend. The charges are understood to relate to an incident in Montrose Street, Brechin on Saturday morning. Walker, of Brechin, faces charges of assault to severe injury and danger of life, and attempted murder. He made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination. He was remanded until his next appearance, which is anticipated on or before August 26.