A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged machete attack at a Glasgow pub that left a 39-year-old man with serious injuries, Police Scotland has confirmed.
Incident at Bells Bar
Emergency services were called to Bells Bar on Springburn Way in the Springburn area of Glasgow on Friday, September 26, 2025, following reports that a man had been attacked with a blade while pub goers were singing karaoke. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Arrest and charge
After a ten-month investigation, police arrested and charged the suspect on Thursday, July 23, 2026. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault incident in Springburn. The incident happened at a licenced premises on Springburn Way on Friday, 26 September, 2025. A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The 50-year-old man was arrested and charged on Thursday, 23 July, 2026. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.'
