Teen charged after 12-year-old girl left in hospital by attack

A 13-year-old girl was arrested following the incident in Southdeen Avenue, Drumchapel.

Teen girl arrested and charged after 12-year-old left in hospital after assault in Drumchapel © Google Maps 2023

A teenager has been arrested and charged after an attack left a 12-year-old girl in hospital in Glasgow.

Police were contacted after receiving reports that a schoolgirl had been seriously assaulted in Southdeen Avenue, Drumchapel, on Tuesday, October 4.

Emergency services attended and took the 12-year-old to hospital.

Her current condition is unknown.

Officers confirmed that a 13-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and has since been released pending an undertaking.

She will appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 13-year-old girl has been arrested and charged following the alleged serious assault of a 12-year-old girl in Southdeen Avenue near Southdeen Park, Drumchapel, Glasgow, on Tuesday, October 4.

“She has been released on an Undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration for consideration.”