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Man charged with attempted murder over Trnsmt attack

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital following the incident on Glasgow Green last month.

Trnsmt took place on Glasgow Green in July
Trnsmt took place on Glasgow Green in July (Michael Boyd/PA)

A man is due to appear in court charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was attacked at Trnsmt.

The teenager was attacked at around 3.10pm on the second day of the music festival on Glasgow Green, on July 13.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, which happened beside the Ferris wheel.

He is due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the city’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

Detective Inspector Willie Downie said: “We would like to thank members of the public and partners who assisted with our investigation.”