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 7 ImagesThe mob attacked the two teens.
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.
View 7 ImagesHe was punched and kicked in the head.(Image: Supplied)
“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.”
View 7 ImagesHe may need to have surgery on his eye(Image: Supplied)
The teen’s injuries include a broken eye socket and suspected fractures to his cheekbone and nose. Doctors said he will likely need surgery in the coming days, but his facial swelling is so severe that treatment is being delayed.
His friend was also left with a broken nose and cheekbone.
Footage of the assault was shared by a number of people on social media platforms. In various clips, the teenager is seen being dragged to the ground by a group of male youths, who then go on to punch and kick him.
View 7 ImagesThe attack has been circulating on social media.
Dozens of spectators can be seen standing around watching the violence unfold. 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.”
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7View 7 ImagesThe teen’s injuries
She has since made a formal complaint to TRNSMT over their handling of the incident.
She blasted security staff for not intervening and said the beating only stopped when a woman threw herself over the teen to shield him.
She added: “I am appalled by the whole thing. Not one member of staff stepped in to break up the attack and a woman had to put herself in danger to save my son.
“When medical staff did attend him, they even said he might have a head injury, but didn’t call for an ambulance because he wasn’t unconscious.
“He was then left to walk alone to meet me at the entrance to the festival.
“It was his third year going to TRNSMT but it will be his last.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “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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