A police officer in Glasgow is facing allegations of assaulting a woman following a dispute over queue jumping after a Texas concert.
The accused officer, Tyne McClymont, also known as Tyne Brown, reportedly attacked Carolanne Walker at Glasgow’s Exhibition Centre train station on March 4, 2022. According to court documents, McClymont is accused of lunging towards Miss Walker, grabbing, pushing, and pulling her body, causing her to fall to the ground. The charges further claim that McClymont pulled Miss Walker’s hair and clothing, restrained her on the ground, and even removed a shoe from her foot. It is also alleged that McClymont punched and kicked Miss Walker repeatedly, causing injuries.
McClymont is currently on trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court and has denied the single charge brought against her. During the trial, McClymont stated that she attended the concert with her extended family at the nearby OVO Hydro arena. She mentioned having a few drinks earlier in the night but did not consume any alcohol at the concert due to the high prices. McClymont explained that her family was split into groups and that the group she was in reached the queue at the train station first after the concert.
The situation escalated when McClymont’s mother-in-law, who has mobility issues, joined the queue. This led to an altercation with other concert-goers who objected to the queue-jumping. McClymont claimed that the woman, later identified as Miss Walker, began making derogatory remarks about her group, including comments about her mother-in-law’s health. McClymont stated that she confronted Miss Walker to stop her behavior, and the situation turned physical.
CCTV footage of the incident was presented in court, showing a physical altercation between McClymont and Miss Walker. McClymont described feeling overwhelmed and unable to breathe during the altercation. The pair were eventually separated by train staff and others in the vicinity.
During the trial, McClymont mentioned experiencing a panic attack during the incident. The trial is set to resume in January before Sheriff Barry Divers, without a jury. Former co-accused in the case had their charges dropped mid-trial.
The outcome of the trial will determine the consequences for McClymont and shed light on the events that transpired at the train station following the concert. It is essential to consider the perspectives of all parties involved and gather all relevant evidence before reaching a conclusion on the matter.
