Hunt for two men after teen attacked in front of ferris wheel at TRNSMT

Police are looking to identify two men as part of their investigation into the assault.

Police searching for two men after 16-year-old attacked in front of ferris wheel at TRNSMT in Glasgow — TRNSMT: The teenager was attacked in front of the ferris wheel. Getty Images

15th Jul 2024

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A teenage boy has been left with serious injuries after being attacked at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow.

The 16-year-old youth was in front of the ferris wheel at the Glasgow Green event around 3.10pm on Saturday when he was assaulted.

The teenager was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Police are now looking to identify two men as part of their 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 July 13, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”