Dumfries man Peter Swadkins faces rape charge A 27-year-old man has made a brief appearance at Dumfries Sheriff Court on a charge of rape. Peter Swadkins, from Dumfries, was on a petition in private before Sheriff Alistair Carmichael. The appearance followed an alleged incident in the town and the case was continued. A spokesperson for the procurator fiscal said no plea or declaration was made and Mr Swadkins was allowed bail with special conditions.