Teenager injured at Glasgow Green over weekend
It happened near the boat house around 4pm on Saturday.
Last updated 15th Jul 2024
Officers are appealing for information following a serious assault at TRNSMT festival on Glasgow Green.
The incident happened in front of the ferris wheel around 3.10pm on Saturday, 13 July, 2024.
A 16-year-old male suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
Officers are working to identify two males as part of the ongoing investigation.
The first male is described as being around 6ft in height, of slim build, aged around 19-20 years old, with a dark buzz cut hairstyle and a half sleeve tattoo on his right arm. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black bucket hat and Scotland saltire flag wrapped around him.
The second male is described as around 6ft 1in in height, of slim build, aged around 19-20 years old, with dark hair. He was wearing a light-coloured top.
Detective Sergeant Stephen Greenshields of Shettleston CID said: “This incident has left the victim with serious injuries, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the males responsible.
“Numerous people will have witnessed this incident, and we would urge anyone with any information that could assist with our enquiries to come forward.
“If you think you can help, you can contact police via 101, quoting 2222 of 13 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
In a separate incident, enquiries are underway after a 15-year-old was injured in a disturbance at Glasgow Green at the weekend - however, it's not confirmed whether the attack was linked to TRNSMT festival.
It happened near the boat house around 4pm on Saturday.
The 15-year-old received treatment to a head wound by medical staff.
Detective Sergeant Stephen Greenshields of Shettleston CID added: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and trace those involved in the incident.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the disturbance or who has any information that could assist with our enquiries to please get in touch.”
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1053 of 13 July or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”