A woman has been attacked by a dog in Airdrie sparking a police probe.

Officers swarmed Deedes Street in Airdrie at around 9.40pm last night.

The animal was removed from the property and no medical attention was needed for the victim.

Now a 19-year-old woman has been reported under the Dangerous Dogs Act in connection.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a woman having been bitten by a dog at a property on Deedes Street in Airdrie around 9.40pm on Saturday, 17 February.

“Officers attended and the dog was removed. No required medical treatment.

“A 19-year-old woman has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

“Further enquiries are ongoing.”