A 40-year-old man was arrested for an alleged hate crime and a 20-year-old was arrested for ‘carrying an offensive weapon’, police confirmed. The news follows reports of disruption near George Square.
Police have made two arrests following an anti-immigration demonstration and anti-racism counter protest at George Square .
Thousands descended on the city centre from noon, some attending a ‘pro-UK’ rally previously backed by extremist Tommy Robinson, others backing Stand Up To Racism with a counter protest, following recent far-right violence in England.READ MORE: Pensioner hit by 4x4 in Glasgow city centre remains in hospital seriously injured
Video footage of a group dressed in black clashing with police in nearby High Street, outside McChuills pub, has also been shared online. They added: “A proportionate policing plan was in place for a planned protest in George Square, Glasgow, today.View gallery "A 40-year-old man was arrested for a hate crime and a 20-year-old man was arrested for carrying an offensive weapon. Enquiries remain ongoing.
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