A man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with dangerous weapons.

Police took the 37-year-old man into custody after being arrested for possession of a loaded air rifle and a lock back knife.

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The arrest took place on Clippens Road in Linwood at around 11.30am on Saturday.

A force spokesperson added: "He was held in custody all weekend and will be put before Paisley Sheriff Court today."