POLICE are investigating an alleged hate crime against a Muslim schoolgirl in a Glasgow suburb.
The incident in Newton Mearns occurred around 4pm on Monday near Harvie Avenue.
A post by several local organisations, including the local mosque – the Newton Mearns Islamic Centre – said a Muslim schoolgirl was walking home from Eastwood High School that afternoon when she was assaulted by a man who also made threatening comments against Muslims.
The organisations also expressed concern over a previous incident on that same street which also involved a young 15-year-old girl.
“Therefore, we have also asked the relevant authorities to tell us what more can be done to protect school children and prevent any future incidents like this taking place,” they wrote.
“Furthermore, we need to make sure that Islamophobic incidents are treated as hate crimes and dealt with accordingly.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers have received a report of a hate crime which happened near Harvie Avenue, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, around 4pm on Monday, 8 September, 2025.
"Enquiries are ongoing and officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area."
