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LONDON: Police in Scotland said on Saturday officers responding to “disorder in various areas of Glasgow city centre” had made a number of arrests, after anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters staged duelling demonstrations.
Unverified footage posted on social media showed scuffles and violent confrontations between the two rival groupings in and around Glasgow Green, a park southeast of the city centre.
Police, including officers on horses, could been seen intervening, with attendees on both sides wearing masks. Anti-immigration group Unite The Clans Scotland had advertised a protest there starting at 12pm (1100 GMT) under the banner “save our women and children” and “protect our future”.
The Stand Up To Racism organisation held a counter-demonstration, saying it was “opposing the far right in Glasgow”.
