A MAN is due to appear in court after he was arrested "for having two offensive weapons".

The 32-year-old was arrested on Thornton Road, Kirkmuirhill on Monday, July 10 for allegedly having the items. 

He was taken to Motherwell Police Station following his arrest and is due to appear at Lanark Sheriff Court at a later date. 

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.