Lollipop lady robbed at knifepoint

Police are hunting two “despicable” men who robbed a lollipop lady at knifepoint during the school run.

The 36-year-old was carrying out her duties outside the Mill Inn on Millgate Road, Hamilton, when the pair came up and threatened her with a knife.

They stole a two-figure sum of money and made off along Millgate Road. The lollipop lady was not injured.

Police are appealing for information about the incident which happened at around 3:30pm on Tuesday.

LIVINGSTON