Attempted murder suspect arrested after man and toddler hit by train at Garrowhill station in Glasgow

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he and a two-year-old child were hit by a train at a Glasgow train station on Sunday night.

A huge emergency service response was called to Garrowhill station shortly before 7.30pm on July 2 following reports of two casualties on the tracks.

A 26-year-old man and the child were taken to hospital where they both remain after sustaining injuries.

The child’s injuries are now believed to be minor, and the man is in a non-life-threatening condition.

On Monday night, the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The British Transport Police said that he remains in hospital under police observation.

Detective chief inspector Marc Francey said: “This was a shocking but isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection.

“Specially trained officers are supporting the young boy’s family and it is thankfully now believed he will make a full recovery.

“Our investigation continues to establish the full circumstances of the incident and we are making a number of enquiries. I would urge anyone who may have witnessed what happened and hasn’t already spoken to police to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with reference 564 of July 2.”