Cops use riot shields as they move in to clear Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow

At least 50 police officers – some carrying riot shields – have cleared Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park of lockdown 'covidots'.

Cops moved in after huge crowds mingled together during the day breaking strict social distancing and mass gathering rules.

Officers were filmed swooping on the large groups of youngsters who were drinking illegally in a public space on the hottest day of the year.

They confiscated alcohol before taking the decision to clear the area through the evening as a police helicopter hovered overhead.

People in and around the park took to Twitter to vent their anger.

Phil Halewood said the groups were "too big"

Local resident Phil Halewood said the groups were too big. (Twitter)

Andrew Southwick described seeing at least 13 police cars at the scene on Twitter.

Andrew Southwick saw at least 13 police cars outside the park. (Twitter)

While Ewan Cunningham urged the police to "get on top" of the situation so locals can "use the parks" again.

Ewan Cunningham aired his views about the park gathering on Twitter. (Twitter)

A police spokesman claimed the situation was under control and that they had made two arrests.

Police Scotland said there were no arrest as officers cleared the park (SNS)

Inspector Lesley Docherty, of Partick Police Office, said: "Officers attended Kelvingrove Park this evening because a large number of people were congregating in the park, mainly drinking alcohol in contravention of local byelaws.

"We stopped large groups entering the park. Two men were arrested in connection with disorder offences."