Six Arrested on Trnsmt Festival Opening Night Amid Heat and Star-Studded Performances

July 12, 2025
Six Arrested on Trnsmt Festival Opening Night Amid Heat and Star-Studded Performances
  • The forecast for Saturday indicates even higher temperatures, with warnings of up to 30°C in Glasgow.

  • Six individuals were arrested and charged during the opening night of the Trnsmt music festival in Glasgow, with charges including hate crime, assaults, and outstanding warrants.

  • The festival's opening night featured performances by 50 Cent, The Script, Wet Leg, and headlined by Biffy Clyro, with other acts like Fontaines DC, The Kooks, Sigrid, and Jake Bugg.

  • Other notable performers at the festival include American pop artist Gracie Abrams and English singers Jade and Tom Walker.

  • The King Tut's Stage was headlined by Underworld, and the festival concluded on Sunday night with Snow Patrol headlining.

  • Festival attendees faced high temperatures reaching 27°C on opening day, with forecasts predicting up to 30°C for the following day, prompting warnings to stay hydrated and use sunscreen.

  • Police reported that the arrests took place in and around Glasgow Green, and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for further action.

  • Police indicated that reports regarding the arrests, which included charges related to hate crimes, assaults, and warrants, will be forwarded for further legal processing.

  • Reports on the arrests will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal for further legal action.

  • NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde issued safety warnings urging festival-goers to protect themselves from sunburn and sunstroke amid the high temperatures.

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