Riot Police Dispatched To Quell 'Significant' Disorder In Glasgow Against An Irish Unity March
Two men arrested after riot police called in to quell 'significant' disorder in Glasgow
31st August 2019
A planned march through the city's Govan area was met by hundreds of "disruptive" counter demonstrators on Friday night.
Two men have been arrested after riot police, mounted officers, a force helicopter and dog units were used to quell "significant disorder" in Glasgow after protests against an Irish unity march sparked violence.
The planned march organised by the James Connolly Republican Flute Band was met by hundreds of "disruptive" counter demonstrators in the city's Govan area at around 7pm on Friday, police said.
The force said this lead to "significant disorder" around Govan Road, which was blocked by officers.
Witnesses reported smoke bombs being used.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves said: "Police Scotland has a duty to facilitate processions and any peaceful protest, but this kind of behaviour by persons demonstrating against the parade is utterly unacceptable.
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A multi-agency response was deployed to deal with the large scale disturbance, police say
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Police lined up across Govan Road as protesters turned up at the planned march
"It is extremely disappointing to see people acting in this fashion, causing fear and alarm to members of the public as well as putting many people at risk.
"A range of policing resources are in place as part of a multi-agency response.
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