Man charged with attempted murder of teen at TRNSMT Festival 2024

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TRNSMT Festival.According to various news outlets including BBC, police were called to the Glasgow Green festival site on Saturday, July 13, after a 16-year-old was left with serious injuries.He was taken to a nearby hospital after the attack and police in the area issued a public appeal.An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with the attempted murder of the teenager, and is now due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court later today (August 15).

A report will also be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.“We would like to thank members of the public and partners who assisted with our investigation,” Detective Inspector Willie Downie said in a new statement.The 18-year-old is one of 40 people who were arrested at the 2024 edition of the Glasgow music festival, which took place between July 12 and 14.Around 50,000 people attended each day of the three-day run, and headliners this year included Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris.Gallagher headlines the festival’s first night and played Oasis‘ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ in its entirety in celebration of the LP’s 30th anniversary.Other artists that performed at this year’s instalment included The Snuts, Declan McKenna, Example, Sugababes, Picture This, The Last Dinner Party, Courteeners, Rick Astley, Dylan John Thomas, Cian Ducrot, The Mary Wallopers, CMAT, Chase & Status, Tom Grennan, Blossoms, Enter Shikari and Baby Queen.Last year’s edition of TRNSMT saw the likes of Pulp, Sam Fender and The 1975 headline..