A WOMAN will appear in court today in connection with being in possession of a taser and CS spray.

Police arrested the 36-year-old on Main Street in Thornliebank at 5.15pm last night, November 20.

She was held in custody after it was alleged she was caught carrying a taser and CS spray, a component used for making tear gas - both covered in firearms legislation.

Barrhead News: The woman was approached in Main Street, ThornliebankThe woman was approached in Main Street, Thornliebank

The woman was also found in possession of a lockback knife and a quantity of cannabis, cops told the Barrhead News.

She will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.

A spokesperson from East Renfrewshire Police said: "Officers had cause to speak to a 36-year-old woman last night and during the course of this found a taser and CS spray covered under The Firearms Act 1968.

"The woman was also in possession of a two inch lockback knife and a quantity of cannabis, a Class B substance.

"She was held in custody and will appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today."