Police have vowed to come down hard on troublemakers after Irish Republicans and Loyalists caused large scale disruption in Glasgow.
Officers struggled to contain a full-scale riot between Elder Park in Govan , down to Govan Road outside St Anthony's Church.
The James Connolly Republican Flute Band were attempting to move from the park, but were met with fierce opposition by a group of Loyalist protesters further down the street at around 7pm.
Hundreds of officers, including riot police, mounted police and dog units, were on the scene to keep the two opposing crowds seperate.
A Daily Record journalist on the scene witnessed violent incidents and officers making arrests.
Police say that it is "extremely disappointing" to see such actions and promised to hunt down those responsible for the ugly scenes.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves said: "Police Scotland has a duty to facilitate processions and any peaceful protest, but this kind of behaviour by persons demonstrating against the parade is utterly unacceptable.
"It is extremely disappointing to see people acting in this fashion, causing fear and alarm to members of the public as well as putting many people at risk.
"A range of policing resources are in place as part of a multi-agency response."
He added: "Specialist public order officers in full protective equipment, the mounted section, air support and dog units have been deployed and we are using proportionate tactics to de-escalate the situation as quickly and safely as possible.
"Police Scotland will undertake a thorough and robust enquiry and take any necessary action against those found to have been causing disruption."
At the Loyalist end, road signs and bottles had been thrown and a wheelie bin was set on fire for a makeshift blockade.
Chants of "No IRA on our streets" could be heard.
Riot police with dogs later moved forward to disperse the crowd.
Further west on Govan Road, the republican march went ahead at around 8.55pm.
The procession set off east down Langlands Road, flanked by police in riot gear.
Pictures from the parade show marchers at the front holding a large banner supporting hardline militant group Saoradh, which is linked to the New IRA .
Dissident Republicans in the New IRA admitted carrying out the murder of journalist Lyra McKee who was shot in Londonderry during a riot in April.
Activists within Saoradh caused further outrage after issuing a statement which blamed Lyra’s death in Derry on “Crown forces”.
