Two charged after armed police respond to 'teen with weapon' in St Enoch Square, Glasgow

Armed police were called to a busy square in Glasgow city centre after reports of a teenager with a weapon.

Emergency services, including specialist firearms officers, were called to disorder at St Enoch Square around 8.40pm on Monday.

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

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A 16-year-old female was also charged in connection with police assault and resisting arrest.

Police said there were no reports of any injuries, and a weapon was also recovered. A report will be submitted to the Scottish Children’s Report Administration.

A Police Scotland: “Around 8.40pm on Monday, March 16, 2026, we received a report of disorder at St Enoch Square, Glasgow.

“Police, including specialist firearms officers, attended, and an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with possession of a weapon, police assault, resisting arrest, breach of the peace and drug possession.

“He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

“A 16-year-old female was charged in connection with police assault and resisting arrest.

“A report will be submitted to the Scottish Children’s Report Administration.

“There were no reports of any injuries, and a weapon was also recovered.”