Police are investigating after a knife wielding man targeted a shop in North Lanarkshire.

It is believed that the man tried to steal from the J&J newsagent on Merry Street before brandishing the bladed weapon at a female member of staff.

The man fled empty handed and police were alerted.

Officers attended the scene at around 12.05pm on Tuesday.

A police spokeswoman said: "Around 12.05pm on Tuesday, police received a report of a man in possession of an offensive weapon in Merry Street, Motherwell.

"Officers attended and enquiries are ongoing."