The men detained in an immigration van following a raid in Pollokshields earlier today have been released following an hours-long mass protest.
Police say they were called to assist UK Border Agency staff at an address in Kenmure Street around 9:55am this morning.
As reported on Glasgow Live, hundreds of activists blocked Kenmure Road in an attempt to halt the Home Office operation, with a huge police presence drawn to the south side for a tense stand-off throughout today (Thursday).
There are thought to be two men detained although this has not been confirmed.
Police Scotland has said tonight that they will be released ‘to protect the safety of all involved”.
Follow live updates from the Home Office protest in Pollokshields
In a public statement, Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland said: “In order to protect the safety, public health and well-being of all people involved in the detention and subsequent protest in Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, today, Police Scotland has, following a suitable risk assessment, taken the operational decision to release the men detained by UK Immigration Enforcement back into their community meantime.
"In order to facilitate this quickly and effectively, Police Scotland is asking members of the public to disperse from the street as soon as possible.
Please take care when leaving the area and follow the directions of the officers on the street."
Glasgow Live has been reporting on the incident throughout the day, and you find watch video footage from the scene, as well as see pictures and updates as it happened, on our rolling live blog.
