Police have spoken to a man following claims he was loitering around schools in North Lanarkshire.

The force received numerous calls reporting the "suspicious" behaviour near schools in the Airdrie area.

Officers attended the scene before identifying and questioning the man who told them he had just been out walking.

Relevant checks have been carried out and police say there is nothing to suggest otherwise at this time.

Local officers have asked anyone with any future concerns of a similar nature to call them on 101 or 999 on an emergency.