Teen who pushed woman in front of train to stay in hospital

Andrew Watson admitted pushing the woman in front of the train at Hyndland Station in Glasgow
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A teenager who tried to murder a woman by pushing her in front of a moving train will be kept in a state hospital.
Andrew Wason, 19, attacked Sophie Scott at Hyndland Station in the west end of Glasgow on 20 April last year.
The High Court in Glasgow heard Ms Scott was able to roll out of the way of the train, which was milliseconds from striking her, while the train driver believed he had killed her.
Wason, who was being treated for mental health issues at nearby Gartnavel Hospital, pled guilty to a single charge of attempted murder in April.
He was held in the state hospital at Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, while psychiatric reports took place.
Appearing again at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, Wason was told the incident had a "horrible" effect on Ms Scott and the train driver.
Judge Lord Matthews said: "I can't imagine what it would have been like to be under the train.
"I hope that she is able to recover and live a normal life, as well as the train driver."
Psychiatrist Geraldine Scullin told the court that Wason still presents with "quite significant" psychological symptoms and that she believed he is resistant to treatment.
The doctor told prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel that Wason took antipsychotic and antidepressant medication.
Judge Lord Matthews said he had considered all psychological reports and concluded Wason was "significantly unwell" at the time of the attack and now.
He issued Wason with a compulsion order with a range of requirements.
Wason will be under constant supervision from specialist nurses at Carstairs who will ensure that he is taking his medication.
He will also be put on a course of medication for those who are treatment resistant, which had previously been tried on him.
It is hoped that Wason's condition will improve and he will be moved to less secure facilities.
Allan Macleod, defending, asked Dr Scullin if his client could be re-integrated back into society with support from medical professionals and she replied: "Yes."
Addressing Wason, Lord Matthews added: "You are a young man with your life before you - do not think that you are being locked up with the key thrown away.
"Accept the care which you are given."