A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted murder after a toddler was rushed to hospital after being struck by a train.

Emergency crews raced to Garrowhill station, in the east end of Glasgow, just before 7.30pm on Sunday evening.

Officers also scrambled to the station after receiving reports of two casualties on the tracks.

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed a 26-year-old man and a two-year-old child were rushed to hospital.

They both sustained injuries after being hit by a train and remain in hospital.

Luckily, the toddler's injuries are now believed to be minor and he is expected to make a full recovery.

Medics have described the man as being in a non-life-threatening condition.

Police have confirmed that the man was arrested last night on suspicion of attempted murder.

He is currently under police observation in hospital.

We previously told how ambulance crews boarded the train and checked on the passengers.

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An onlooker said: "There was a lot of police on the platform and firefighters looking under the carriages.

"An ambulance crew came on the train and started checking on people."

Detective Chief Inspector Marc Francey said: “We are not looking for anyone else in connection.

“Specially trained officers are supporting the young boy’s family and it is thankfully now believed he will make a full recovery.

“Our investigation continues to establish the full circumstances of the alleged incident and we are making a number of enquiries.

"I would urge anyone who may have witnessed what happened and hasn’t already spoken to police to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with reference 564 of 2 July."

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