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Kaitlin Easton

Cops attend George Square demo as hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters gather

Anti-lockdown protesters have gathered in George Square amid Glasgow remaining in Level 3 restrictions.

It is understood hundreds of people are currently protesting against the ongoing lockdown and vaccination rollout.

Police are also at the demonstration and say so far there have been no concerns but added they would not hesitate to use enforcement powers as a "last resort".

The Glasgow City Council webcam of George Square is currently showing a group of people gathered in one area.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are aware of a demo in George Square and officers are in the area to ensure it passes peacefully, so far there have been no concerns.

"We are reminding people of the current Covid restrictions in place in Glasgow, and our approach throughout the pandemic has been to engage with the public, explain the legislation and encourage compliance, but our officers will not hesitate to use our enforcement powers as a last resort."

Just last weekend thousands of Rangers fans gathered in the same place to celebrate the cubs title win and officers were forced to use special powers to disperse fans due to violent brawls.

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