Glasgow King’s Park assault: Two boys, aged 13 and 14, charged after alleged stabbing

Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, in connection with a serious assault in a Glasgow park.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 14th Feb 2021, 16:29 BST

Updated 14th Feb 2021, 16:36 BST

A 14-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed in the incident at King's Park in the south side of the city.

Emergency services were called to the park around 3.40pm on Friday (February 12) after reports of a disturbance.

The teenager was was rushed to hospital for treatment.

His condition is currently described as 'serious but stable'.

Detective Sergeant Alistair Donaldson, of Cathcart CID, said: “Two boys, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Kings Park, Glasgow.

“A 14-year-old boy was found seriously injured around 3.40pm on Friday, 12 February, 2021.

“Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow for treatment to stab wounds. Medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

Two boys have been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in King's Park, Glagow.

Two boys have been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in King's Park, Glagow.

“Enquiries are continuing to identify everyone involved in the incident.”

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