Nicola Sturgeon is 'deeply concerned' after police were called to a Glasgow street today where protesters attempted to prevent immigration officers removing people from a flat.
An immigration vehicle is parked on Kenmure Street in the Pollokshields area of the city where people are sitting on the road in front of and around the van.
It's believed around 200 protesters are currently on the residential street, with chants of "Leave our neighbours, let them go" and " Cops go home" being heard.
The First Minster, who represents the constituency, took to social media to express her concern saying her office is in touch with authorities about the people detained.
She wrote on Twitter: "As constituency MSP, I am deeply concerned by this action by the Home Office, especially today in the heart of a community celebrating Eid. My office is making urgent enquiries and stands ready to offer any necessary assistance to those detained."
A large number of police officers in face masks are in attendance.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar who lives in the area said: "I am disgusted by the Home Office raids in Pollokshields.
"It is particularly unacceptable that this is happening during a pandemic, in an area that has a spike in cases and on the day of Eid. We need an immigration policy that is based on human dignity & human rights."
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf wrote: "This UK Border Force Operation, in Pollokshields, the heart of the Muslim community, on Eid is a demonstration of the UK Govt's hostile environment.
"I have asked to speak to the Home Secretary to gain further details & make clear just how unacceptable this situation is."
Scottish Greens co-leader leader Patrick Harvie, who represents the Glasgow region at Holyrood, said: "It’s horrific that people have been forced to take such action to defend their most vulnerable neighbours from the brutality of the UK Home Office.
"The current regime, presided over by the institutionally racist Home Office, is inhumane.
"Scotland needs an asylum system worthy of the name, and asylum support provided to a standard that our communities can be proud of."
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "At around 9.55am this morning, police were called to support colleagues at the UK Border Agency at an address in Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow.
"A number of protesters are now at the location.
"Officers are at the scene and inquiries are continuing."
