Glasgow Crime: Teenager charged with 'police assault' and 'possession of a knife'

Two teenagers were charged after the incident on Monday night.

A teenager has been charged with possession of a knife and assaulting a police officer after an incident in Glasgow city centre.

Police, including specialist firearms officers, attended St Enoch Square on Monday around 8.40pm after a report of disorder.

An 18-year-old man was then arrested and charged in connection with possession of a weapon, police assault, resisting arrest, breach of the peace, and drug possession.

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It is understood weapon recovered at the scene was a knife.

A 16-year-old female was charged in connection with police assault and resisting arrest and a report will be submitted to the Scottish Children’s Report Administration.

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There were no reports of any injuries.

The 18-year-old male is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

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