Two women have been charged with wasting police time after it was reported a pensioner had been attacked and robbed in South Lanarkshire.

It was claimed a 73-year-old had been assaulted and a number of items - including her wedding and engagement rings - were stolen from her.

The incident was reported to have happened at around 8.10pm on Friday on Machan Road at Quarry Road, Larkhall.

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Officers have now found that no crime took place.

Two women - aged 73 and 38 - have been charged with wasting police time and a full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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