Three schoolboys charged over stabbing of teenager at train station

Three 15-year-old boys have been charged with serious assault following the incident.

Three schoolboys charged over stabbing of teenager at Dumbarton Central train station Getty Images

Three schoolboys have been charged after a a 15-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed at train station in West Dunbartonshire.

British Transport Police said the incident took place shortly before 8pm on Thursday, April 4 at Dumbarton Central station.

Officers said a group of teenagers were seen running into the station towards platforms 2 and 3 when the boy is said to have been assaulted suffering injuries consistent with being stabbed.

He was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

Three 15-year-old boys have been cautioned and charged with serious assault, with one of the group charged with possession of a bladed article, police said.

Another was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

A British Transport Police statement read: “Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information and has not already contacted the police is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 701 of April 4, 2024.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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