- A protest in Glasgow on Saturday led to 15 arrests following violent clashes between attendees of a Unite the Clans rally and a larger counter-protest at Glasgow Green.
- First minister John Swinney condemned the events as a "demonstration of far-right hatred" and "totally and utterly unacceptable", noting that some attendees were filmed performing apparent Nazi salutes.
- Police Scotland made arrests for various offences, including possession of an offensive weapon, assault, breach of the peace, obstruction, and resisting arrest, stating some individuals arrived with "intention for pre-meditated disorder, violence and intimidation".
- Swinney fully supported Police Scotland's actions to control the situation and expressed his expectation that those responsible for the "far-right rhetoric" and violence would be brought to justice.
- Chief superintendent Emma Croft described the scenes as "nothing short of disgraceful" and confirmed a significant investigation is underway, vowing to pursue those involved in the deplorable acts.
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Glasgow protest ‘demonstration of far-right hatred’, says Swinney
