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Fraser N Wilson

Lanarkshire schoolboy arrested in connection with alleged firearms incident

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an alleged firearm incident in Strathaven.

Cops raced to the market town on Monday evening following reports of a male brandishing a weapon in the area.

Officers scrambled to the Glasgow Road area around 5.10pm on Monday.

A spokeswoman for the force confirmed a 15-year-old boy had been arrested in connection, saying one alleged weapon was recovered.

An exact description of the weapon was not provided. and no injuries were reported.

The spokeswoman said: "At around 5.10pm on Monday, July, 19 we received a report of a male in possession of a weapon in the Glasgow Road area of Strathaven.

"Officers attended and a 15-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection.

"A weapon was recovered and there were no reports of any injuries."

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