Police Scotland has imposed a 24-hour stop and search order for a second weekend in a row across Glasgow city centre.
The force has imposed an order under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 until 10:19am tomorrow. This allows police to search any individual or vehicle in the city centre without needing to have reasonable grounds.
The power is granted in situations where there is good reason to believe serious violence will take place.
A Section 60 was also issued last weekend following the World Refugee Day demonstration in George Square.
Far-right group National Defence League had urged followers to descend on the city to 'protect statues' on its Facebook page.
On June 17, six people were arrested when far-right groups clashed with police at another pro-refugee rally.
A small number of people have gathered in the square today with police guarding the area.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins said: "We are aware of a few planned demonstrations and protests which are due to take place across Scotland this weekend. We live in a democratic society and Police Scotland is absolutely committed to respecting people's rights to freely and peacefully express their views.
"Recent disorder in George Square saw people hijacking a peaceful event with the intention of violence and thuggery.
"This remains completely and utterly unacceptable and we will not tolerate these scenes, including attacks both physical and verbal on the public and our officers."
Assistant Chief Constable Higgins went on to say that those who were involved in the "disgraceful scenes" would be arrested.
However, he added that people planning to protest should "find another way to do so", stating that people "should only leave their homes for very limited purposes" due to lockdown restrictions.
He said: "My message to those who have been involved in the disgraceful scenes witnessed over the last couple of weeks is that if you continue to behave like this then be prepared to be arrested.
"We have a comprehensive policing plan in place with access to additional resources that can be deployed very quickly to respond to incidents of disorder anywhere in Scotland.
"However, I would remind people that the lockdown restrictions remain in place and people should only leave their homes for very limited purposes. Anyone who wishes to protest should find another way of doing so that keeps everyone safe."
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone also urged Glaswegians not to gather the city this weekend after six were seriously injured following an attack at Park Inn Hotel yesterday.
Policeman Constable David Whyte was hospitalised along with five others. The suspect was shot dead by officers.
Mr Livingstone said: "In the context of the current health emergency, and to respect those injured today and the people of Glasgow, I ask everyone to exercise personal responsibility. Please, do not gather in crowds this weekend."
