Six Arrested on Trnsmt Festival Opening Night Amid Heat and Star-Studded Performances
July 12, 2025
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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Eastern Daily Press • Jul 12, 2025
Hate crime among six charges made on first day of Trnsmt
Oxford Mail • Jul 12, 2025
Hate crime among six charges made on first day of Trnsmt
News and Star • Jul 12, 2025
Hate crime among six charges made on first day of Trnsmt
Glasgow Live • Jul 12, 2025
TRNSMT 'hate crime' as cops arrest six on first day of festival at Glasgow Green