Boy, 15, charged with stabbing at Central Station

A male was stabbed in the shoulder in an alleged attack with a knife in Glasgow Central Station on Monday night.

British Transport Police said a 15-year-old boy had been arrested at the scene and charged in connection with the attack and with possessing a bladed article in a public place.

The wounded male was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident around 7.15pm.

Police said a knife was recovered from the scene with the investigation into the incident still ongoing.

The Gordon Street entrance to the station was cordoned off following the alleged attack.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers received a report of an assault at Glasgow Central station shortly after 7.30pm last night (July 20).

“A 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and has been charged with assault and having a bladed article in a public place.

“The victim was taken to hospital where he received treatment for a non-life threatening stab wound to his shoulder. A knife was recovered from the scene and enquiries into the incident are currently ongoing.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn’t already spoken to police can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 506 of July 19, 2021. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”