A busy street has been cordoned off by police for several hours following an 'incident'.

Officers were on a routine patrol in Blantyre on Wednesday evening when they attempted to stop a car on Church Street near St Andrew's Court.

The car is then alleged to have crashed into a police vehicle at around 7.30pm.

A male passenger got out of the vehicle and threatened cops with a bladed weapon before running off.

Officers are still trying to find him.

Meanwhile, a 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with alleged disorder and road traffic offences.

While a cordon remains, cops do not believe there to be any risk to the wider public.

A spokesperson said: "Around 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, officers on routine patrol attempted to stop a car on Church Street at St Andrew’s Court.

"The car then collided with a police vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles.

"A male passenger left the vehicle and threatened officers with a bladed weapon before making off.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to trace him.

"The 34-year-old female driver was traced nearby and has been arrested in connection with disorder and road traffic offences.

"There are no reported injuries and there is not believed to be any risk to the wider public.

"Enquiries are ongoing."