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UK · 12 September 2026

Glasgow protests: One arrest as police separate opposing groups

Glasgow protests: One arrest as police separate opposing groups

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Hundreds of people gathered in Glasgow Green on Saturday for both an anti-immigration rally and a counter-protest. Police kept the two groups, including the Pink Ladies and Stand Up To Racism, in separate areas of the park. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan stated that no violence, disorder, or disruption occurred during the event, and one individual was apprehended due to an outstanding warrant.

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