Man arrested over lollipop lady robbery during school run

The incident happened outside the Mill Inn at about 15:30 on Tuesday

A man has been arrested and charged following the robbery of a school lollipop lady in Lanarkshire during the afternoon school run.

The 36-year-old was targeted by two men as she waited to take children across the road outside the Mill Inn in Hamilton at about 15:30 on Tuesday 20 February.

There were no children with her at the time and she was not hurt.

A 34-year-old man is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday .