AN AYR man is being held in custody after allegedly attacking and injuring two people while carrying a blade.

Dean Cleave, 36, returned to Ayr Sheriff Court after previously being committed for further examination and remanded in custody on June 10 last month.

Cleave, whose address is listed as Ayr faces two charges assault to injury and a third of allegedly having an article with blade or point in public place.

Cleave entered no plea to the allegations, was fully committed and remanded in custody on Thursday, June 16.

He will return to court to face the allegations at a later date.

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