Teen Arrested After Knife Fight Breaks Out at Queensbury Underground Station

A teenage boy has been arrested after police responded to reports of a knife fight at Queensbury Underground station on Monday evening. British Transport Police (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 Queensbury 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 British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 490 of 24/03/25.