A teenager has been arrested after he was allegedly caught with a police baton in the street.

The 16-year-old boy was held by officers in Lanarkshire on Wednesday in connection with possessing an offensive weapon.

He was arrested in Martin Place in Motherwell on Wednesday afternoon. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 16-year-old male was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after being found to be in possession of a police style baton in Martin Place, Motherwell."