A doctor has been injured as a prisoner made an escape bid during a routine medical appointment.

The 31-year-old prisoner from HMP Shotts tried to escape during a visit to Wishaw General Hospital at around 1.30pm on Friday.

He was restrained by G4S security staff, who were also assisted by medical staff at the hospital.

During the struggle a doctor was hurt but did not suffer any serious injuries.

A spokesman for the Scottish Prison Service said: "I can confirm there was an incident involving a prisoner from HMP Shotts at Wishaw General Hospital today.

"We will be working with Police Scotland in investigating the full circumstances of the incident.

An NHS Lanarkshire spokeswoman said: "We can confirm there was an incident involving a member of our staff and they have not sustained any serious injuries."

A G4S spokesman said: "During a routine hospital appointment a prisoner attempted to evade custody but was immediately apprehended by G4S staff.

"The prompt actions of our officers averted a more serious incident and demonstrates the challenging situations our staff can face while carrying out their duties."

Police Scotland said: "Around 1.30pm police responded to calls of an incident at Wishaw General Hospital relating to an alleged assault on a member of staff.

"A 31-year-old will be subject to a report to the procurator fiscal."