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Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Armed cops race to Glasgow hospital due to man with 'crossbow'
Cops were called to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at around 6.30am today (May 23) following a report of a man entering the hospital with the weapon. Firearms officers attended and a 29-year-old man was arrested in connection. READ NEXT: Kneecap performance at TRNSMT would need 'significant policing operation' Police say the crossbow was not discharged and there no reports of any injuries. It's understood some staff were evacuated from the hospital and roads were closed around the site with one eyewitness telling the Glasgow Times that traffic was being diverted. An investigation into the incident is underway and officers say there is no risk to the wider public. READ NEXT: Family of murdered teen Kory McCrimmon plan 'Parents Against Knives' walk Inspector Alyssa Fullelove-McCann said: "I'm aware this incident will be concerning but I'd like to provide reassurance that it is being treated as isolated and there is no ongoing risk to the public. "Officers will remain in the area while enquiries are carried out and anyone with concerns or information can speak to them or call 101."
Glasgow Times
22-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Family of Kory McCrimmon plan 'Parents Against Knives' walk in Glasgow
To commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Kory McCrimmon, a 'Parents Against Knives' walk will take place on Sunday, June 8 in Glasgow. Kory, 16, died after he was stabbed in the heart following a confrontation in Greenfield Park in the East End on May 31 last year. READ NEXT: Scots warned to 'not carry weapons' amid concerns over youth violence The walk will begin at Ibrox Stadium at 1pm with the group then walking to Celtic Park. In a post shared on community Facebook page no1seems2care, Kory's family said: "This peaceful walk is to continue highlighting the increase in deaths and danger by knife crime and if we can prevent at least one more family going through the inexpressible pain and life shattering grief of a lost child, Kory's death will not be in vain. "We walk in Kory's name but we stand for all those lives lost to knife violence. "Too much, too many. No more. "Come join us in our walk and lend your hearts and voices to making our streets, our young people and our lives safer. "Let's come together for once and all to make a difference that lasts and saves lives." The Glasgow Times reported earlier this month that a 14-year-old boy who admitted killing Kory following a dispute over £50 was sentenced to five years detention. The pair were associated with rival gangs with threats earlier exchanged on social media. READ NEXT: Peaceful vigil held for teen who died after beach 'attack' Kayden Moy (Image: Police Scotland) The announcement of the walk comes days after the death of Kayden Moy after he was seriously injured at Irvine Beach on Saturday, May 17. Emergency services attended and the 16-year-old, from East Kilbride, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock but died a short time later. One 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with his death while a second 17-year-old has been arrested in connection. Amen Teklay (Image: Police Scotland) Amen Teklay, 15, died after he was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, Glasgow, on Wednesday, March 5 at around 10.30pm. We previously reported a teenager appeared in court after being charged in connection with his death. The 14-year-old boy allegedly struck Amen with a knife. Court papers further stated the 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy face a separate assault charge. A further charge claims the 14-year-old accused of murder had possession of a knife in the city's Dumbarton Road three days before the killing. The 15-year-old is stated to have had a barrier pole at the same time or place. The two boys made no plea on March 10 at a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court. A 16-year-old boy was later also arrested and charged in connection with Amen's death.
