A 16-year-old boy, Lee Paton, was left in a coma after a vicious assault at the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, when two men reportedly stamped on his head, leaving him unconscious. Lee was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he was placed on a ventilator. His parents, Tam Paton and Marie Dempsey, were devastated by the news and rushed to be by his side. The attack has left the family and the community in shock, as they seek justice for the young victim.
A Day of Joy Turns to Horror
Lee Paton had been eagerly anticipating his first music festival experience. He and his girlfriend, Paige Borland, both 16, had secured weekend tickets to see their favorite artists, including headliner Gerry Cinnamon. The couple was enjoying the festival atmosphere when the unthinkable happened. In front of the Ferris wheel, between the Main Stage and the Boogie Bar, Lee was brutally attacked by two men. The assault left him with severe head injuries, including a fractured eye socket and significant swelling around his brain.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and Lee was transported to the hospital. His parents received the dreaded call and immediately made their way to Glasgow. Tam Paton described the moment as every parent’s worst nightmare. Upon arrival, they found their son in a critical condition, hooked up to a ventilator and surrounded by police officers guarding his room.
The Aftermath and Road to Recovery
Lee’s condition was critical, and doctors placed him in an induced coma to manage the swelling in his brain. The medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize him, but the road to recovery would be long and uncertain. Lee’s parents were heartbroken to see their son in such a state, his face battered and bruised. Despite the severity of his injuries, Lee showed signs of improvement and was eventually able to discharge himself from the hospital.
However, the emotional and physical scars remain. Lee’s father, Tam, expressed his anger and disbelief at the senseless violence that had befallen his son. He urged anyone with information about the attackers to come forward and help bring them to justice. The family is now focused on supporting Lee through his recovery, hoping that he will regain his strength and return to some semblance of normalcy.
Community Support and Call for Justice
The attack on Lee Paton has sparked outrage and concern within the community. Friends, family, and festival-goers have rallied around the young victim, offering their support and solidarity. Social media has been flooded with messages of sympathy and calls for justice. The incident has also raised questions about safety measures at large public events like TRNSMT.
Local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. They have appealed to witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. The community’s response has been one of unity and determination to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again. Lee’s family remains hopeful that justice will be served and that their son will make a full recovery.
