Teen Charged After Racist Abuse Outside Glasgow Queen Street Station

A teenage boy has been charged following a racist incident outside Glasgow’s Queen Street station that left a group of women shaken and distressed.

The incident took place on 12 September, when Evelyn Leitizia, 41, was spending time in the city with female relatives. As they stood outside the station, they were confronted by a group of masked youths who subjected them to racist verbal abuse and threatening behaviour.

Evelyn, who is originally from Bali in Indonesia, was targeted during the attack, with the group making stabbing gestures and hurling racial slurs, including calling her a “ch****e”. Footage shared online later showed the youths mocking Evelyn and her family, while drinking Buckfast.

In the video, one male can be heard referring to a machete, followed by another voice shouting: “I’ll put you in a body bag”. The incident prompted widespread condemnation after the footage circulated, highlighting concerns around hate crime and public safety.

Police have now confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He faces a charge of displaying threatening or abusive behaviour under Section 38 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. Officers say enquiries are continuing as they work to identify and trace others believed to have been involved.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said:

"A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with S38 Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and arrest others involved."

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