A 51-year-old man who allegedly attempted to rape his female friend of four years was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Brian Rankin of Lot 131 Regent Street, Lacytown pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him by Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle.

It is alleged that on April 18 at Georgetown, Rankin attempted to have carnal knowledge of an adult female without her consent……