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Gary Armstrong

Scotstounhill Station - violent scenes see 13-year-old rushed to hospital with head injury

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 'violent disturbance' involving a group of teenage boys broke out at Scotstounhill station, in the west of Glasgow.

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the scene at the station at 1.40pm on July 5.

One boy, 13, was rushed to hospital with a head injury after being assaulted.

A BTP statement released today (Friday) reads: "Officers investigating a violent disturbance at Scotstounhill station, Glasgow are today appealing for witnesses.

"On 5th July at around 1.40pm, a disturbance broke out between a group of teenage boys. One, aged 13, sustained a head injury after being assaulted by one of the group.

"He attended hospital and was discharged later that day following treatment.

"Officers believe five young men of the following descriptions were involved in the incident: 

  • White, with dark short hair, wearing a blue Lacoste jumper with a bright blue Lacoste logo and blue trousers.
  • White, with medium length dark hair, wearing glasses and a grey hooded top with dark joggers.
  • White, with medium length dark hair wearing glasses and dark joggers.
  • White with short dark hair wearing a grey hooded North Face top and black joggers.
  • Asian with medium length dark hair, wearing a blue hooded top and grey joggers.

"All five young men are believed to be between 13 and 16 years old.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 337 of 03/07/19.

"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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