Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at 'disgraceful' scenes witnessed at George Square earlier this evening.
Six people have been arrested following earlier demonstrations in which a significant police presence was called to the city centre.
No Evictions Glasgow had planned to protest against the evictions of 300 people onto the streets. However the group had to leave the square amid reports and social media footage of counter-protests from those involved in the National Defence League (NDL).
And the First Minister has responded to the incident with a strongly worded Tweet in which she commented: 'racist thugs shame Scotland'.
In reply Aileen Campbell's earlier Tweet, Sturgeon said: "Disgraceful scenes in Glasgow tonight.
"Racist thugs shame Scotland.
"If they break the law, they should face the full force of it.
"And all of us should unite to say that welcoming refugees and asylum seekers is part of who we are."
Police Scotland this evening confirmed: 'so far, six men have been arrested for minor public order offences'.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves said: “We had an appropriate police presence in place to ensure public safety during the demonstrations in the George Square area on the evening of Wednesday, 17 June.
"So far, six men have been arrested for minor public order offences and reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. The majority of protesters have now left George Square and officers remain in the area for public reassurance.
"A review will be undertaken and should any further criminality be identified appropriate action will be taken."
