A pair of teenagers have been arrested after they appeared outside a school armed with baseball bats.

Police were called to the incident outside Brannock High school in Newarthill, North Lanarkshire, on Friday.

A police spokesman said: "Around 2.55pm, police responded to a report of two 15-year-old boys appearing outside the school on Loanhead Road, Newarthill in possession of weapons.

"Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested and a report has been sent sent to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration."

The arrests follow an attack in on January 19 at the same school. A pupil needed hospital treatment after two teenagers not connected to the school entered the building and attacked him.

It is understood a baton or hammer were used in that attack, after which the two teenagers were arrested.

A council spokesman said: “We are aware of an incident which took place today at Brannock High School and would appeal for anyone with information to contact Police Scotland.”