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Holly Lennon

TRNSMT Glasgow 2021: Police make 41 arrests over weekend that saw 50,000 attend festival per day

Dozens of arrests were made as TRNSMT festival returned to the city this weekend.

Up to 50,000 people descended on the Glasgow Green site each day between Friday and Sunday for the much-anticipated event.

Police Scotland confirmed that 41 people were arrested over the course of the festival, for offences including drug possession, minor assaults and breach of the peace.

Superintendent Emma Croft said: “We worked closely with TRNSMT organisers and other key partners to deliver a safe and successful event. We are pleased that thousands of people were able to enjoy themselves at the first event like this in Glasgow for some considerable time.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who behaved responsibly and enjoyed the event.”

“Over the course of the event, there were a total of 41 arrests, two on Thursday night, 10 on Friday, 17 on Saturday, and 12 on Sunday. These related to various offences including drugs possession, minor assaults, and breach of the peace.”

Organisers said compliance with the requirement for a negative lateral flow test was 'fantastic'.

The Chemical Brothers rounded off the festival on Sunday night with 70 acts performing across three stages over the weekend.

Geoff Ellis, Festival Director of cinch presents TRNSMT said: “What a weekend. I can’t think of a better way to bring the festival to a close than a block-rocking set from electronic legends, The Chemical Brothers.

“I’d like to thank each and every fan, artist and crew member who has made this year’s event well worth the wait. The atmosphere around Glasgow Green has been incredible all weekend and it’s great to see so many smiling faces.

“The compliance with the lateral flow testing policies has been fantastic and lots of attendees have taken multiple tests as they visit throughout the weekend.

“As we bring cinch presents TRNSMT 2021 to a close, rest assured plans for next year’s event are well underway, which we’ll announce very soon.”

TRNSMT will be returning from Friday 8 to 10 July 2022.

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