A MAN has been charged following an alleged attempted fraud at a pharmacy in Newton Mearns.

Cops were called to the premises on Mearns Road on Wednesday night. 

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

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Further enquiries are still ongoing.

​A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.05pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, police were called to a pharmacy on Mearns Road, Newton Mearns, following a report of an attempted fraud.

"A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and further enquiries are ongoing.”