A MAN has appeared in court accused of fraud.

David Figgins, 54, of Burnhouse Avenue Dalry allegedly stole £18,314.47 from his work, Pelican Finance.

He faces charge of fraud for falsifying a quantity of insurance applications after convincing his bosses that fake documents he had created were legitimate.

The false insurance policies led to a large sales commission allegedly being paid into Figgins bank account.

His trial will begin next year.