Teen arrested after knife report on Bishopbriggs street

A 16-year-old has been arrested after reports of a male with a knife in Bishopbriggs. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
A 16-year-old has been arrested after reports of a male with a knife in Bishopbriggs. (Image: Newsquest)
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A 16-year-old has been arrested after reports of a male with a knife in Bishopbriggs.

Officers responded to the Kirkintilloch Road area at around 8.40pm on Thursday, August 6.

An online report claimed a male wearing a balaclava had been seen running around Bishopbriggs Cross with a knife and a bottle.

It is understood that no one was injured.

Police confirmed a 16-year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection.

A report will be submitted to the relevant authorities.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.40pm on Thursday, 6 August, 2026, we received reports of a man seen with in possession of a knife in the Kirkintilloch Road area of Bishopbriggs.

“There were no reports of anyone injured.

“Officers attended and a full search of the area was carried out. A 16-year-old male youth was arrested and charged in connection. A report will be submitted to the relevant authorities.”

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