Man faces murder charge over ambulance death

Robert Bromell died in hospital the day after he was struck by an ambulance

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man who died after being hit by an ambulance in Oban.

Robert Bromell, 39, was critically injured in the incident on the A85 Corran Esplanade at about 01:35 on 6 September.

The father-of-two, who lived locally, died from his injuries in hospital the next day.

Lewis Budge, 20, faced a single murder charge when he appeared at Oban Sheriff Court on Monday.

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He made no plea and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance in eight days' time.

In a statement after his death, the family of Mr Bromell, who was better known as Hogan, said he would be remembered for his "cheeky smile and funny character".

They added: "It is a devastating loss and he will be missed by everyone that knew him."