A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Aberdeenshire .
The 38-year-old man was struck by a vehicle at about 12.40pm on Wednesday August 7 at Chapelhill Road, Fraserburgh.
He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.
Daniel Hewison, of New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court in connection with the incident.
He was charged with four counts of attempted murder and one of assault with intent to rob.
He also faced a further assault charge and two charges of possessing an offensive weapon.
The 21-year-old made no plea and the case was continued for further examination.
He was remanded in custody pending a further court date.
