A man accused of stalking a nine-year-old girl and loitering outside her school in his van is to stand trial.

Brian Bruce is alleged to have repeatedly followed the girl over the course of a week earlier this year.

Prosecutors allege he stalked the young girl at parks, outside a primary school streets and in streets across Dundee between February 15 and 22.

Bruce charged with engaging in a course of conduct that caused fear or alarm by approaching and contacting her requesting she tell him her name and address.

He is further alleged to have repeatedly followed her in his van, activated his lights and sounded his horn, waved at her and loitered in his van outside her school.

Bruce, 56, of Dundee, denied a charge of stalking on summary complaint at Dundee Sheriff Court.

George Donnelly, defending, said: "He maintains his plea of not guilty. We can agree certain evidence in the case.

Sheriff Lorna Drummond QC continued the case to a trial date later this month.