A teenage boy has been arrested after police responded to reports of a knife fight at Queensbury Underground station on Monday evening.
British Transport %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% (BTP) were called to the scene at approximately 5:30pm on 24 March following multiple reports of a disturbance involving knives on the station platform.
Officers quickly attended and detained a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession of a Class B drug. No injuries have been reported at this time.
The incident caused concern among commuters and local residents, with the presence of weapons in a busy transport hub sparking renewed calls for increased safety measures on the Tube network.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. BTP is urging anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for BTP said:
"Officers were called to %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% underground station at around 5.30pm yesterday (24 March) to reports of a fight involving knives on the platform.
One boy aged 16 was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession of a drug (Class B). Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 490 of 24/03/25.
