Teen who pushed woman in front of train after absconding from hospital to be held at Carstairs

A teenager who pushed a young woman in front of a moving train in a murder bid will be kept in a state hospital.

Andrew Wason, 19, attacked the stranger who landed onto the tracks and miraculously avoided death on April 20, 2024.

Wason had turned up at Hyndland train station in Glasgow’s west end after absconding from nearby Gartnavel Hospital where was being treated for mental health issues.

CCTV showed the woman was milliseconds from being struck by the train.

The court was further told the victim thought she was going to die and that the driver believed that he had killed her.

First offender Wason pleaded guilty to a single charge of attempted murder in April this year.

He was held in the state hospital at Carstairs, Lanarkshire, while psychiatric reports took place.

Wason appeared back in the dock on Monday at the High Court in Glasgow.

Psychiatrist Doctor Geraldine Scullin told the court: “Unfortunately, he still presents with quite significant psychological symptoms which makes me think that he is treatment resistant.”

The doctor stated to prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel that Wason is currently on antipsychotic and antidepressant medication.

Wason was made subject to a compulsion order with a range of requirements.

Wason will be under constant supervision from specialist nurses at Carstairs who will maintain that he is taking his medication.

He will also be put on a course of medication for those who are treatment resistant, which had previously been tried on him.

It is hoped that Wason’s condition will improve and he will be moved to less secure facilities.

Allan Macleod, defending, asked Dr Scullin if his client could be reintegrated back into society with support from medical professionals, and she replied: “Yes.”

Judge Lord Matthews told Wason that the effect the incident had on the victim and the train driver was “horrible.”

The judge added: “I can’t imagine what it what it would have been like to be under the train.

“She was fortunately able to roll out the way of the train.

“I hope that she is able to recover and live a normal life, as well as the train driver.

“I have carefully considered all the psychological reports.

“You were significantly unwell as the time and now.

“The only thing I can do now is impose a compulsion order which sees you getting the treatment you require.

“It is hoped you will become well again and keep taking the medication.

“You are a young man with your life before you – do not think that you are being locked up with the key thrown away. Accept the care which you are given.”