Police have revealed the number of arrests made during this year’s TRNSMT festival after tens of thousands of music fans packed into Glasgow Green for a weekend of live music.
The hugely popular event saw crowds flock to the city to watch some of their favourite acts perform, including the likes of Lewis Capaldi and Kasabian. However, officers were also kept busy dealing with a string of incidents across the three-day festival.
A total of 14 festival-goers were arrested and taken into custody over the course of the weekend, according to Police Scotland. Of those arrested, eight people are set to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal, while six received recorded police warnings.
View 4 ImagesPolice arriving at TRNSMT(Image: Alasdair MacLeod/Daily Record)
We previously told that on the first day of the festival officers arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, in connection with drug offences. Another two 16-year-old boys were arrested in connection with assaults.
Meanwhile, a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with a breach of an air navigation order. And a 38-year-old man was arrested following an alleged road traffic offence.
Police continued to deal with incidents on Saturday, when three male youths were arrested and charged in connection with Breach of the Peace offences.
Two further people were arrested following a disturbance and were issued recorded police warnings. Another six people were charged in connection with alleged assault and Breach of the Peace offences.
View 4 ImagesPolice at TRNSMT festival(Image: PA)
On the final day of the festival, Sunday, officers received reports of nine assaults, reports the Scottish Sun.
A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date. Two women were also charged in connection with the reported assaults and will be the subject of reports to the Procurator Fiscal.
This comes after we reported that a teenage boy was beaten black and blue at TRNSMT by a mob of youths in a frightening attack.
The 17-year-old had just arrived at the music festival in Glasgow with his pal when they were set upon by a 20-strong gang of youngsters on Friday evening. The pair were surrounded near the main stage by yobs who punched and kicked them to the ground, before repeatedly stamping on the teen’s head.
View 4 ImagesThe teen has a broken eye socket.(Image: Supplied)
The teen, who does not want to reveal his identity, was left with two black eyes, a broken eye socket and a fractured cheekbone and nose. Dozens of videos of the sickening attack have been shared on social media.
Speaking to the Record, his mum said she was horrified when she saw her son after she received a phone call from staff at the on-site medic tent to come and collect him.
“I was horrified when I saw the state of his face. He was bloodied and had two black eyes,” she told us. “The back of his head was like a golf ball. I took him straight to A&E at the Queen Elizabeth in Glasgow.
“He collapsed when we arrived and two paramedics had to take him into hospital. “The doctor said he should have been blue-lighted in an ambulance straight away. He said one more blow to my son’s head could have been fatal.
“The level of violence is disgusting – they were repeatedly punching and kicking him. Every time I look at him, I just cry at the state he’s been left in.”
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His friend was also left with a broken nose and cheekbone. His mum continued: “I was physically sick just watching one video.
“My son said he didn’t want a fight and walked away, but these boys were just intent on causing harm. They don’t seem to understand they could kill someone.
“It’s also appalling that people not only stood there looking on but also filmed it.
“The amount of violence that has been happening in recent months is horrific. I’m frightened to let my children out of the house as it is. As parents, we are scared for their safety.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said at the time: “On the evening of Friday, 19 June, 2026, officers received a report of two male youths assaulted in the Glasgow Green area. Enquiries are ongoing.”
DF Concerts spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident that took place on Friday 19th June and are supporting Police Scotland with their investigation.”
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