An 18-year-old woman has been charged after two passengers were assaulted at a train station in North Lanarkshire.

A young woman was assaulted on Saturday at about 7.30pm at Coatbridge Sunnyside station.

She is currently being treated in hospital for severe injuries to her leg.

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Her friend, who rushed to her aid, was also attacked by the same person.

Police said the attacker was draped in a Rangers flag.

An 18-year-old woman has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

She is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Tuesday.