Teen boy attacked outside TRNSMT as cops hunt thug
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A LAD of 15 needed medical treatment after he was attacked in the middle of the day outside TRNSMT's main entrance.
The schoolboy received care from medics after he was assaulted less than two hours after the festival kicked off at Glasgow Green.
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Up to 50,000 revellers each day are expected at the festival
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Police arrested six people on TRNSMT's first day for offences including assault, hate crime and police attacks
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The festival is headlined by Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro tonight
Police have launched an appeal to find the thug who struck opposite the city's High Court.
Detective Constable Ross Gallacher said: 'Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we're appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
'We are particularly keen to hear from anyone in the area with private CCTV or dash-cam footage who may have captured something of significance which could help our investigation.'
Officers revealed the teenager was treated at the scene following the attack around 1.45pm on Friday.
It took place as James Bay — who replaced Irish rappers Kneecap — played the main stage.
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