A man has been arrested following a series of alleged armed robberies in East Renfrewshire.

Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been detained after businesses were targeted in Busby and Clarkston.

The first incident is said to have took place at Drumby Service Station on Eastwoodmains Road in Clarkston on Wednesday, November 23.

A second armed robbery allegedly took place at the Co-op on Eaglesham Road, Clarkston at around 4.20pm on Thursday, March 9.

Police said there was a third incident 20 minutes later on Main Street, Busby.

Officers said the man has been detained in police custody and is due to appear in court on Thursday.