Police have issued a warning after s****choolchildren were spotted walking along the M77 in Glasgow.

Officers were called to the scene after reports of youngsters near Junction 2 of the motorway on Wednesday at about 3.30pm.

Police are visiting schools to remind children of the dangers.

A spokesman said: "We received two reports of children walking alongside the M77 near to junction 2. Officers attended and upon arrival found no trace of any children.

"Officers and partners of education are keen to stress the dangers of this."

In 2006, Junction 2 was rebuilt in conjunction with the building of the adjacent Silverburn Shopping Centre.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.