A teenager has been charged in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in woods.

The sex attack happened near Main Street in Maddiston near Falkirk on Wednesday night.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the sexual assault.

He is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 16-year-old female, which took place near to the Main Street area of Maddiston on the evening of Wednesday.

"He is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday."