THREE teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged murder bid on a 13-year-old boy on a train in Glasgow.
But police have tonight said there is no link to incident and the death of a schoolboy just a day later in the city.
The three youths - aged 13, 15, and 16 - are said to have been involved near to Bellgrove, in the East End, on Friday, just 24 hours before another youngster was allegedly attacked at High Street station.
Justin McLaughlin lost his life in hospital shortly after being allegedly stabbed on Saturday afternoon. A 16-year-old boy was later arrested and charged in connection with his death and has since appeared in court.
Following rumours on social media putting the two events together, police have tonight moved to reassure people they are not linked.
Officers say they "fully understand the concern" and have promised to ramp-up patrols on trains and in the city's East End.
A statement read: "We are aware of social media posts linking the murder of Justin McLaughlin with a serious assault on a 13-year-old that took place on a train in Glasgow on Friday, 15 October.
"At this time, there is nothing to suggest that these two incidents are linked in any way.
"A 16 year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the death on Saturday, 16 October and was due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
"Three male youths aged 13, 15 and 16 years have been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of the 13-year-old on a train near to Bellgrove railway station.
"We fully understand that the public are concerned about these incidents, however speculation and rumours on social media are extremely unhelpful.
"Together British Transport Police and Police Scotland are providing extra patrols both on trains and in the East End of Glasgow to provide public reassurance. If anyone has any concerns, we would urge them to speak to officers."
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